Divisions nearly thwarted Democrats’ efforts to pass the landmark legislation.
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Gardiner girl keeps moving despite chronic pain
Hanna Carlson, 8, has hypermobility syndrome, a genetic condition that causes chronic pain, joint pain and fatigue. She met with Maine’s congressional delegation last month to advocate for children’s hospital funding.
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One person injured in shooting on Naples Causeway
Police were searching for a suspect late Tuesday, but said there was no ongoing threat. Route 302 was closed in the area of the shooting.
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As Fourth comes and goes, Mainers still ‘waiting for summer’
After a dreary June, residents and visitors alike are pining for more baseball, barbecue and boogie boarding.
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18-year-old seriously injured in ATV crash in Brooks
Zach Turner of Unity was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor with life-threatening injuries, according to police.
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Fourth of July parade lights up downtown Farmington
The Farmington Rotary club organized the procession.
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Historic Farmington sun porch will see renovations thanks to grant funding
The Farmington Historical Society will be renovating part of the Octagon House using grant funding from Maine Preservation.
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Top dogs: Animal shelter shares more success stories
Franklin County Animal Shelter shares more success stories of dogs who have overcome incredible hardships to find forever homes.
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Despite fears of a wash out, thousands celebrate Independence Day in Clinton
The three-day Central Maine Fourth of July celebration, now in its 33rd year, was held in Winslow for 26 years before moving to the Clinton fairgrounds.
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Hundreds turn up for Augusta’s Fourth of July parade and Old Fort Western reenactment
Old Fort Western coordinator Linda Novak said she thinks Tuesday’s crowd is the largest to ever attend the annual event.