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Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime

Killer wins court approval to go to Portland for daughter’s medical treatment

by Keith Edwards February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

Derek Soucy was found not criminally responsible for the 2001 beating death of an 88-year-old man in Portland.

Business, Local & State, News

MaineHealth, Avesta execs among winners at annual Portland chamber event

by J. Craig Anderson February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Nearly 850 attended Imagine Portland, the Portland Regional Chamber’s annual awards event and community celebration.

Greg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion

Greg Kesich: Portland should follow Waterville’s model

by Greg Kesich February 2, 2020February 3, 2020

There’s reason for enthusiasm about a new research institute in Portland, but it shouldn’t try to be the next San Jose.

Business, Local & State, News

Amtrak Downeaster set new ridership record in 2019

by Peter McGuire January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

More than 574,000 passengers rode the rail service last year, and there are plans for further improvements in southern Maine.

Animals, Local & State, News

An inspirational tail: Collie goes from animal cruelty seizure in Solon to Puppy Bowl

by Megan Gray January 30, 2020January 30, 2020

Duncan was one of more than 130 animals seized from a business in Solon in July.

Animals, Local & State, News

Great black hawk mounted, headed for Maine State Museum

by Deirdre Fleming January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

The first photos of the rare raptor that captivated Maine last year were posted on Facebook on Wednesday after a hunter saw the mount at a taxidermist’s studio.

Local & State, News

Portland program will link recent immigrants with experienced peers

by Kelley Bouchard January 28, 2020January 29, 2020

Part of a growing national network, the Natural Helpers will have people who immigrated years ago help more recent arrivals navigate their new community.