The student was a 20-year-old woman, and police did not specify her cause of death.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Politics
Maine lawmakers support sealing past marijuana convictions – but not automatically
The proposal would allow convictions for marijuana cultivation and possession crimes committed prior to legalization to be eligible for sealing by a judge.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Spring storm could bring 6 inches of snow to parts of Maine
The storm is expected to arrive Wednesday afternoon and last into Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
Technical education is becoming increasingly popular. Can Maine’s programs meet the demand?
Career and technical education center directors say statewide increased enrollment in programs is positive, but some are concerned about staffing and space limitations.
Posted inBooks, Local & State, News
Washington County libraries are preparing for the future
In Maine’s poorest county, libraries offer not only books but internet access and community workforce support.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete
Meanwhile, some near the site took time on Easter Sunday to reflect on the 6 workers presumed to have plunged to their deaths in the collapse.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass, appeal for peace in Gaza and Ukraine
Francis appeared in good form as he presided over Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square and then delivered a heartfelt prayer for peace in his annual roundup of global crises.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israelis rally in their largest anti-government protest since the war in Gaza began
Israeli society was broadly united immediately after Oct. 7, when Hamas killed some 1,200 people during a cross-border attack and took 250 others hostage.
Posted inNation & World, News
Gunmen in Ecuador kill 8, injure 8 others in attack in coastal city of Guayaquil as violence surges
Ecuador was once considered a bastion of peace in Latin America, but in recent years has seen a surge in violent attacks.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fool’s Day joke
Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google’s search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo, or other personal information stored on the service.