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High court says Maine lawmakers not entitled to child protective records

by Rachel Ohm December 26, 2024December 27, 2024

The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee sought confidential records on the deaths of 4 children in 2021 as part of its work evaluating the state’s child welfare system.

Business, Maine, News

Glenburn contractor faces $160K fine for failures that led to brother’s workplace death

by Stephen Singer December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

The president of the construction company vowed to challenge the penalty, insisting the accident was ‘100% not our fault.’

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Multiple shots fired into Portland apartment building

by Morgan Womack December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

Portland police say no one was injured after more than a dozen rounds were fired into a building on Cumberland Avenue.

Nation & World

Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1B after no match on Christmas Eve

by Associated Press December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

‘We know that many people will likely receive tickets to Friday’s drawing as holiday gifts, and what a gift that would turn out to be if you ended up with a ticket worth a $1.15 billion jackpot.’

Maine

Toy Fund ‘village’ makes the magic happen again

December 26, 2024January 6, 2025

Donors this year include both new supporters and familiar friends of the fund.

Health, Maine

North Yarmouth widower sues J&J for $25M over talcum powder

by Joe Lawlor December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

The company denies the accusation that its products caused mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.

Maine

Waterville to welcome scores of apartments starting in 2025

by Amy Calder December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

The first 15 units in the northernmost Lockwood Mill building on Water Street will get their first tenants shortly after the new year, according to officials.