3 of SAD 75’s 5 elementary schools are at least 70 years old, including the one in Harpswell.
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Sanford man accused of sexually assaulting child arrested after yearslong investigation
The York County Sheriff’s Office said it began investigating 33-year-old Cody Smart in 2021, but that he failed to appear in court and was wanted on a warrant.
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Body of lobsterman recovered in Down East bay
Thomas West, 63, of Steuben, was found dead Wednesday in Dyer Bay, according to the Maine Marine Patrol.
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Newry woman finds gentler pace with donkeys
Longtime horsewoman Suzanne Pierce said her rescue donkeys are a different kind of commitment: ‘When you get a donkey, it’s for life.’
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Bethel student launches Girls in Science Day for Maine middle schoolers
Hands-on labs, mentorship and a student-led vision drew 40 girls to the inaugural program at Gould Academy in Bethel.
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Cumberland County officials vote to remove ICE from jail contract with feds
The decision comes after 8 months of public outcry over immigration detentions and roughly 3 months after the Department of Homeland Security pulled dozens of its prisoners from Cumberland County Jail.
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Jim Bennett to stay on with Lisbon in advisory role
Jim Bennett had been the interim town manager before councilors appointed Sarah Bennett as town manager earlier this month.
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Biddeford weighing how to help homeless residents while mitigating public camping
General Assistance Administrator Jake Hammer recommended Tuesday that city councilors fund the Seeds of Hope program and consider a citywide ban on camping in public places.
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A Kennebunk resident has been in ICE custody for 8 months. His friends are advocating for his release.
Hossam ‘Maha’ Mohamed has been moved between 6 facilities since he was detained in August. His supporters fear for his health and what might happen if he is deported to Egypt.
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Brunswick residents raise concerns about fuel station
Residents said they’re uneasy about the health and nuisance impacts of the new Public Works fuel station. The upcoming construction also prompted the closure of the town’s Senior Gardens.