Jean Fogg, 82, died in the March house fire in Winn, while 5 other occupants escaped.
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Janet Mills drops attack ads, but is still ‘full steam ahead’ in US Senate primary
The governor has no ads booked beyond Wednesday and trails in the polls.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Portland to break ground on new waterfront park years in the making
The park at the corner of Commercial and India streets will be built on the former queuing lines for the now-defunct Nova Scotia ferry.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Border Patrol arrests 4 men on Golden Road in Maine after tip from maple sugar workers
The men told officers they were unaware that they had crossed into the U.S., according to court records. Agents say video footage and phone texts tell another story.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
South Portland School Board in turmoil amid budget crisis
The vice chair resigned abruptly Tuesday night, and recall papers were taken out to recall the board chair.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Portland school district considers giving up central office building
The district is trying to reduce its footprint amid declining enrollment at the same time the city is looking for a new home for its family shelter.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Eliot Cutler to remain in Hancock County Jail without bail
A Hancock County judge ordered Wednesday that the former Maine gubernatorial candidate not be released because of multiple alleged violations of his release.
Posted inCommunity, News
Falmouth High School reinstates Pledge of Allegiance amid lawsuit
A Falmouth parent and student sued the district last month, alleging the school was violating state law by not providing high school students an opportunity to recite the pledge.
Posted inCommunity, News
Gorham presents $28 million proposed municipal budget
Budget drivers include hiring a communications coordinator, new public works foreman and buying a new fire truck.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine State Police warn of scam targeting sex offenders
Letters claiming to be from a fictitious state entity are being sent to registered sex offenders in Maine requesting that they share personal information via email.