Lawmakers clash over bill to delay out-of-state trash ban
Supporters say Maine needs out-of-state trash to solve its sludge disposal crisis, but critics say the state-owned landfill should be
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Police searching for missing Standish woman
Several agencies are looking for Patricia Hildreth, 56, whose car was found abandoned in Scarborough on Sunday morning.Read More
Read MoreMaine lawmaker calls for sweeping review of state constitution
Democratic Sen. Craig Hickman wants to create a 13-member, bipartisan commission to study and recommend changes to state government.Read More
Read MoreThe Don Campbell Band plays outdoor concert to raise awareness about fentanyl crisis
The concert in Deering Oaks on Sunday afternoon drew about 150 people.Read More
Read MoreOxford County Commissioners investigate Sheriff Christopher Wainwright
The commissioners are investigating Wainwright after he admitted to using his position to try to help a woman who had
Read MoreOgunquit firefighter rescues two swimmers from heavy surf
The swimmers ran into trouble about 150 yards off Ogunquit Beach on Saturday afternoon, according to a town official.Read More
Read MoreDead whale removed from Long Sands Beach in York
The minke whale washed up on shore, police said.Read More
Read MoreMedical examiner identifies body found in Rockport
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says the remains found by hikers on April 28 belonged Jared Paradee, 43,
Read MoreEmergency shelter committee supports task force to address encampments in Portland
The group will consist not only of city officials and community service providers, but also people from the Bayside Trail
Read MoreCommittee backs bill to raise Maine’s minimum teacher salary
The proposal, which got bipartisan support, would raise the minimum salary from $40,000 to $50,000.Read More
Read MoreMaine Behavioral Healthcare adds Stephanie LeBlanc as senior director
NEW HIRES Stephanie LeBlanc has joined Maine Behavioral Healthcare, a part of the MaineHealth system, as senior director of behavioral
Read MoreSecretary of state issues reworded power referendum question
Shenna Bellows’ revision came after the courts took issue with the use of the term ‘quasi-governmental’ in the original wording
Read MoreLegislature moves to eliminate sales tax on diapers
Advocates say the tax hurts low-income families who struggle to afford diapers, which are now selling for $45 a box.Read
Read MoreSerial offender arrested in Portland on indecent conduct charge
Steven Ricci, 59, was again arrested Wednesday after allegedly engaging in indecent conduct on the front porch of his Brighton
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