A state watchdog agency submitted the critical report to a legislative committee Wednesday.
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Teen victim of Lewiston mass shooting released from Boston hospital
Gavin Robitaille, a 16-year-old Edward Little High School sophomore, has been discharged from Mass General for Children.
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Saddleback Mountain unveils $10 million workforce housing project in Rangeley
The $10 million project’s goal is to solve lack of workforce housing for Rangeley area workers.
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The Snug, a neighborhood pub in Portland’s East End, will soon close
Self-described as ‘Irish-ish’ and ‘not for the squeamish,’ the bar opened on Congress Street across from the Eastern Cemetery in 2006.
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Chesterville man accused of sexually assaulting young girl over 10 months
Norman Pelletier, 75, is being held at the Franklin County Detention Center in lieu of $20,000 bail or, in the alternative, $8,500 plus a supervised release agreement.
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Jay intruder at RSU 73 schools released on $500 bail on same day he was arrested
Yeshua-Selaa Belanger, 41, of North Jay was arrested on misdemeanor charges of impersonating a public servant, disorderly conduct and trespass.
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Commission investigating Lewiston shootings will hold first meeting next week
The seven-member panel appointed by Gov. Janet Mills will meet Monday in Augusta to discuss the path forward in investigating the Oct. 25 shootings.
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Key witness says explicit photo shoot led to 2019 murder of Richmond man
Chanda Lilly took the stand Tuesday in the murder trial of Tyon Shuron to testify against Shuron, who is charged with the 2019 shooting death of Andrew Sherman in Richmond.
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‘In the Arena’ podcast Ep. 7: Early 2024 political predictions
“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on Episode 7 of “In The Arena,” Pat, Ethan and Phil take a look […]
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Waterville board votes to deny mobile home park request to add lots
Two double-wide mobile homes were placed earlier on lots at Countryside Mobile Home Park but it was done without approval of the Planning Board, and on Tuesday the board chose not to retroactively OK the homes, with some members raising concerns with ongoing problems at the park.