The LD 290 “Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens” program has been repealed by the Maine Legislature. The program enacted in August 2022, was repealed on July 6, 2023, with an effective date of Oct. 11. The popularly regarded program had allowed Maine seniors 65 and older who owned a permanent residence for at least […]
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Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Two Road Races at St. John Paul II Parish in Scarborough to benefit South Portland Food Cupboard and Holy Cross School
SCARBOROUGH — Two upcoming road races, including kids’ fun run events, will benefit a pair of worthy causes which the public can sign up for or offer assistance now. The St. Max 5K Road Race and Kids’ Fun Run will be held in Scarborough on Saturday, Aug. 26. The event is a benefit for the […]
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Aroostook County mother sentenced to 4 years for toddler’s overdose death
Mariah Dobbins, 29, pleaded guilty to manslaughter last month in the 2022 death of her 1-year-old son, Jaden Raymond.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ex-officer unrepentant as he’s sentenced to nearly 5 years in George Floyd killing
Tou Thao, the last former Minneapolis police officer convicted in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd, was found guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.
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DeSantis finally acknowledges the truth about Trump’s 2020 election lies: ‘Of course he lost’
Federal and state election officials and Trump’s own attorney general said there was no credible evidence the election’s outcome was affected by fraud.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
From Augusta: PFAS still a problem
PFAS is still a bit of a mystery. Forever chemicals have been found on close to 60 farms across the state, but it’s not just farms that are affected. The chemicals move through the soil to the ground water and as a result, well water has been contaminated for neighboring properties. Fire fighters have been […]
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Attacks at U.S. medical centers show why health care is one of the nation’s most violent fields
Shootings and other attacks are increasing at hospitals across the U.S., contributing to health care becoming one of the nation’s most violent fields.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Business News – Mousam River Dentistry celebrates grand opening of facility
KENNEBUNK – Mousam River Dentistry has served the Kennebunks for more than 60 years, but it recently celebrated a fresh new start. A ribbon-cutting celebration was held at the practice that, according to an Aug. 2 news release, “features an expansive new facility at 118 York St. in Kennebunk. Filled with light, a cool blue […]
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Obituary – Teresa Mulliken
Teresa Ann Mulliken (aka Dr. Caprio) passed away at home in Kennebunkport surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 26, 1955, in Newark, New Jersey, to Gerard and Yolanda (Ascoli) Caprio. Teresa graduated from University of New England Medical School in 1997 and completed her residency in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine in 2001. […]
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Obituary – Ralph Smith
On Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, Ralph G. Smith, 96, of Kennebunkport, a loving husband, dad, and grandfather, passed away at Pinnacle Health & Rehab in Sanford. He was born Feb. 4, 1927, the son of Harry G. and Gladys (Shackford) Smith. He attended local schools and enlisted in the Navy during World War II. He […]
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