About 20,000 people die every year from those alcohol-related cancer cases.
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Skowhegan animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis
The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.
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3 new Hallowell City Council members sworn in Thursday
A majority of the members on the new City Council were elected for the first time in November.
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Christmas, Hanukkah, geese, turkeys, and snow play caught in the moment
Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel Week in Photos Dec. 20, 2024,-Jan. 3, 2025
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Ticonic Bridge closes Monday to all traffic for 6 months
The bridge carries U.S. Route 201 over the Kennebec River from Waterville to Winslow.
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Maine’s child welfare system still faces ‘enormous pressure,’ watchdog says
Child welfare ombudsman Christine Alberi concluded her 2024 annual report to lawmakers by saying that more improvement is needed in investigating abuse or neglect claims and in reunifying children with families.
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Fairfield man struck and killed by tractor trailer on I-95 ramp
State police say it appears the man was trying to cross an off-ramp when he was hit by the truck.
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The gift of giving is the best gift of all
Having the privilege of handing out $100 bills to deserving strangers just before Christmas and seeing their reactions was more heartwarming than receiving any physical gift, Amy Calder writes.
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Labor shortage will persist in Maine, but tech gains are boosting productivity
Technological advances in all industries are helping meet consumer demand and boost wages, according to a state report.
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FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone, was ‘100%’ inspired by Islamic State group
It was the deadliest IS-inspired assault on U.S. soil in years, laying bare what federal officials have warned is a resurgent international terrorism threat.