Residents can now log information about vulnerable loved ones in case of an emergency and inform the police department if they are going out of town.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Should George J. Mitchell’s name be removed from Waterville school?
Area residents weigh in on whether former U.S. Sen. George J. Mitchell’s name should be removed from the Waterville elementary school bearing his name.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Sports
An Augusta doctor worked with this year’s Olympic athletes. What did he learn?
Daniel Shubert spent over a week in Switzerland with the U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe team before they left for Italy.
Posted inSports
U.S. speedskater caps journey with first Olympic victory
Jordan Stolz has waited for that gold medal to be placed over his head since he was age 5, and more may be on the way.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Domestic abuse is more of a threat to Maine than illegal immigration | Opinion
In January, the Maine Department of Public Safety reported that violent crime continues a downward trend here — with one exception.
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What Maine got: Snowstorm was predicted to drop 3-6 inches
Totals for Augusta, Durham, Lewiston and Kennebunk reported.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Massive battery storage facility opens in Gorham, furthering Mills’ energy agenda
At 175 megawatts, Cross Town Energy Storage is the largest facility of its kind in New England.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Angus King and Susan Collins are not budging on disagreement over ICE reforms
A short-term Department of Homeland Security funding measure is tied up by Democratic and Republican disagreements over immigration enforcement.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers initiate reform of Maine’s fraught school funding formula
The Education Committee is introducing a bill based on researcher recommendations that include integrating local poverty rates and reforming the special education model.
Posted inSports
Slow recovery begins after Lindsey Vonn says surgery proves successful
The American skier posts an Instagram picture giving a thumbs-up from her hospital bed in Italy.