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Tick activity surges in Maine with arrival of warmer weather

by Joe Lawlor March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

If you spot a tick right now, it’s most likely an adult deer tick, which can transmit Lyme disease.

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Dowling wins North Yarmouth special election for Select Board

by Sophie Burchell March 21, 2025March 24, 2025

Dowling received 57% of votes cast and will hold the position until June 2026.

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Etna woman charged with murder in boyfriend’s death

by Daniel Kool March 21, 2025March 22, 2025

Police arrested Heidi Tasker, 36, on Friday and charged her in the death of Luke Norris, 41.

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Turnpike says to disregard customer service message at tollbooths

by Daniel Kool March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

An E-ZPass ‘system interruption’ is causing some drivers to see the message and red or yellow lights as they pass through the tolls.

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New Gloucester business upended by USAID cutbacks

by Joe Lawlor March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

The founder of Planson International, which provides IT and communications support for USAID recipients in developing countries, says its revenue could be cut in half this year if the dismantling of USAID stands.

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MaineGeneral Health to lay off more than 100 workers to address budget shortfalls

by Amy Calder March 21, 2025March 22, 2025

The layoffs will occur in mid-April, president and CEO Nathan Howell said.

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Hartford couple with damaged house finds support in community

by Joe Charpentier March 21, 2025March 23, 2025

Vehicles slammed into Marilyn and Herbert Stevens’ home on two separate occasions. Soon after their story appeared in the news, the community came out for them in a big way.

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