Maine is one of a handful of states that treat bail violation as a new criminal charge, even when the alleged misconduct isn’t inherently criminal.
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Mt. Ararat hockey team boosters want coaches reinstated amid hazing investigation
The coaches were removed after reports of bullying surfaced in January; school officials say the decision does not mean they have been disciplined.
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Anti-Trump protest in Augusta still on despite confusion
Two organizers dropped out, but the event, part of a nationwide day of protest, is still set for noon at the State House.
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Amid a deluge of constituent calls, Maine’s delegation challenges Elon Musk’s authority
Rep. Chellie Pingree says the tech billionaire’s access to sensitive personal information and aggressive efforts to cut federal spending have caused a flood of calls to her office from ‘panic-stricken’ Mainers.
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Maine members of Congress pushing to eliminate trade penalty on PFAS-free outerwear
Because of a loophole, water-resistant clothing made with harmful ‘forever chemicals’ qualifies for a lower import tax. New legislation seeks to change that.
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Former Maine lawmaker’s leukemia fight highlights national need for bone marrow donors
If Maggie O’Neil can’t find a match among family members, she’ll have to turn to a global nonprofit that connects volunteer donors with patients. But finding a matching donor is often a difficult and lengthy process.
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Meetinghouse Arts’ second floral-themed show opens Friday
Meetinghouse Arts Gallery & Stage presents “Art and Blooms,” its second annual pop-up floral-themed show, featuring acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings, photography, glasswork, vases, and Valentine-themed cards. Beautifully curated and arranged florals by artists and designers will be available for purchase. The show is open Feb. 7-9 and 13-15. A public reception is from 5-7 […]
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Westbrook High School football coach picks Eagles over Chiefs in Super Bowl
Sam Johnson has coached Westbrook football for the past three years with 10 years on the team’s coaching staff. He played wide receiver for Westbrook as a teammate of linebacker Trevor Bates, who has a Super Bowl ring as a member of the New England Patriots.
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Portland man found not criminally responsible for death of Granny’s Burritos founder
A judge determined Jonathan Alas, 29, was suffering from psychotic symptoms that impaired his sense of reality when he killed Christopher Godin in 2023.