Authorities responded to a previously extinguished fire at the May Street Recreation Facility on Saturday morning.
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Rafael Devers snaps Red Sox skid with 1st career walk-off homerun
Leading off the bottom of the ninth, Rafael Devers turned a Pierce Johnson 2-1 curveball into the first walk-off home run of his career.
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Maine fabric, crafts shops fill the void left after retailer Joann’s bankruptcy
Local store owners say they have already seen new customers coming in to shop for fabric, yarn and other craft supplies.
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Providers fear Medicaid cuts could worsen Maine’s health care access crisis
Tens of thousands of residents in the state could lose health insurance under the budget proposal before Congress.
Posted inMaine, News
4-year-old boy shot and killed in Lewiston
Police said they were called to 93 Pierce St. at about 4:55 a.m. for a report that a child had been shot in the head.
Posted inMaine, News
Thomas College’s largest-ever graduating class walks stage in Waterville
More than 240 graduate and undergraduate students took part in Saturday’s commencement.
Posted inMaine
Two injured in single-vehicle crash in Bangor
Maine State Police say the driver was westbound on I-395 when they failed to negotiate a turn and lost control of the vehicle.
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Digital literacy help expands to Franklin County libraries and beyond
The Greater Franklin Digital Literacy program is reaching more residents with walk-in tech support, helping users gain confidence with digital tools.
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Maine congressional leaders slam Trump’s plan to accept $400M plane from Qatar
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said Trump’s plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar presents a national security threat and would likely require massive investments before it could be used.
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Suicide prevention signage installed on Piscataqua River Bridge
The new signage follows 3 suicides in less than 2 weeks, which has alarmed local residents and mental health advocates.