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Meet Maya: Gardiner Public Library’s stress-relieving kitten

by Emily Duggan August 9, 2023August 9, 2023

After a summer employee saw the tiny, black kitten scurrying across a Whitefield road, Library Director Dawn Thistle found a job for her.

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Man from China charged with assaulting officers unleashes courtroom outburst after psych evaluation ordered

by Keith Edwards August 9, 2023August 10, 2023

Brent Elisens, who faces charges of assaulting three state troopers in a 2021 roadside incident, was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation after he asked to represent himself in court.

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Maine becomes top recipient of Senate earmark funding after Collins gains seniority

by Eric Russell August 9, 2023August 9, 2023

According to an analysis by CQ/Roll Call, Maine is set to receive the most Senate funding for earmarks of any state in Fiscal Year 2024 – $602 million – even though the state’s population ranks 41st.

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Opponents of Maine law expanding abortion access won’t try to overturn it at ballot box

by Penelope Overton August 9, 2023August 9, 2023

Wednesday was the deadline for initiating a so-called people’s veto initiative. Opponents say they will instead focus on electing anti-abortion lawmakers in 2024.

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Two vehicles collide in Jonesboro, killing a passenger

by Dennis Hoey August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Diana O’Neil, 68, of Machias, died in the crash Tuesday afternoon.

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Farmington restarts search for town manager

by Pam Harnden August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

A candidate for the position withdrew during negotiations.

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Maine libraries get $1.7 million in COVID relief funds to support remote work

by Lana Cohen August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

The 39 public libraries are scattered around the state and will receive $5,000 to $100,000 apiece.

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Widow of former U.S. Senate candidate sues campaign manager over crypto investment

by Emily Allen August 8, 2023August 9, 2023

Max Linn made an unsuccessful bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins in 2020. His widow says his campaign manager conned him out of more than $225,000 before Linn died in December 2021.