Harold Lee Lamson Jr. pleaded guilty to dozens of charges Wednesday tied to the thefts while he operated four funeral homes in Penobscot and Washington counties.
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Protect energy efficiency incentives for Maine homeowners | Opinion
Eliminating or changing the net energy billing system would be a mistake.
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Suit accuses Camden National Bank of selling customer data to Meta, Google
The class-action lawsuit says the bank tracks and sells sensitive financial and personal information to improve marketing campaigns and data analytics.
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In the Know: Scarborough’s capital budget focuses on maintaining quality services
The fiscal year 2026 proposed net budget provides for the operational needs of the town and includes $11.15 million to capital investments, representing 12.4% of the total net budget. The approach to developing the budget was to prioritize the delivery of essential services, while making new investments consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (a 2021 guiding […]
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Hancock County probate judge suspended from practicing law
The Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar said William Blaisdell has still failed to pay his taxes and court-ordered child support.
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Mainer says Trump sanctions block his work on human rights violations in Myanmar
Matthew Smith is one of 2 people suing the administration over sanctions it imposed on the International Criminal Court following its warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Lewiston schools are running out of space, officials say
With growing enrollment, including a new, money-saving special education program, officials say they are running out of space.
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Historic Hasidic wedding in Maine reveals deeper meaning of Passover | Opinion
This special evening reminded us that we all have a higher mission and purpose.
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Kennebunk Free Library becomes a ‘Family Place Library’
Kennebunk Free Library announced that it has officially designated a Family Place Library. The library was presented with its Family Place banner last week. “Family Place Libraries transforms libraries into community centers for early literacy, parent education, and family support,” wrote Maria Richardson, head of youth services, in a news release. “We do this through […]
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An alternative to demolition for the Portland Museum of Art | Letter
My response to the Portland Museum of Art’s planned demolition of the former children’s museum: Keep the facade. Build the glass castle behind it. Duh. Paul Beach Kennebunk