It is unclear when the animals were taken from the home at 42 Madison Road. Shelters are now preparing the dogs for adoption.
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The latest on recounts in legislative races, Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats.
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‘Careless disposal of smoking materials’ caused Wells apartment building fire, officials say
The Office of State Fire Marshal determined that the fire started near a wooden porch along the outside of Pine Tree Commons. All residents escaped safely, but one firefighter sustained minor injuries.
Posted inMaine, News
Vehicle fire in Greene spreads to woods, CMP property
Fire crews shut down traffic on Route 202 and Daggett Hill Road, according to early reports.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Portland’s Public Market is mostly unoccupied. The owner blames lack of foot traffic
The shared two-story restaurant space on Monument Square has seen many eateries move out or fail to renew their leases.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Earlier Tuesday, the president-elect also tapped Wall Street executive and campaign adviser Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department.
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New York prosecutors say they are open to delaying Trump’s hush money sentencing until after his second term
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says Trump’s forthcoming presidency isn’t grounds for dropping a case that was already tried, but ‘consideration must be given’ to potentially freezing the case until after he’s out of office.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Belfast church suing University of Maine System over rescinded bid to purchase Hutchinson Center
The University of Maine had chosen to sell its former Belfast campus to Calvary Chapel Belfast in August, but rescinded the offer after complaints from the community about the bidding process.
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Linda Bean collection, including 20 Wyeth paintings, fetches $2.5 million at auction
The artworks owned by the late granddaughter of L.L.Bean’s founder were valued at more than $3 million and were part of a larger auction, American Art, by Bonhams in New York.
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Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump
A Fulton County grand jury in August 2023 indicted Trump and 18 others, accusing them of participating in a sprawling scheme to illegally try to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.