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4-year-old transferred to Boston Children’s Hospital after Kennebunk near drowning
Kennebunk Fire Rescue received reports Saturday morning of a child who was not breathing at the Hampton Inn Hotel.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP rate hike hearing draws protesters, fierce testimony to Lewiston
Advocates and frustrated Central Maine Power Co. ratepayers rallied outside Tuesday’s hearing — the last opportunity for public comment — to urge state officials to deny CMP’s request for an average $18 monthly bill increase.
Posted inMaine, News
Flags to be lowered in honor of Searsmont assistant fire chief on Wednesday
Wayne Woodbury, 76, died from injuries sustained during the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in May.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
3 takeaways from Maine’s bid to not lose $190M in federal rural health funding
New funding opportunities, a fast-approaching deadline and Maine’s hospital-sustaining plans that didn’t make the cut.
Posted inCommunity, News
In Yarmouth, these seniors keep croquet rolling
Twice a week throughout the summer, members of the Casco Bay Croquet Club take up their mallets for the competitive game of strategy.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Collins votes with Democrats to pass war powers resolution, rebuking Trump over Iran conflict
Maine Sen. Susan Collins is again among 4 Republicans to support the largely symbolic measure.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Judge denies bail to Maine man accused of murder in 1987 cold case
Attorneys for Stephen Bouchard have appealed the bail order. Bouchard is accused of killing his former girlfriend, Alice Hawkes.
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State is rightful owner of sunken ship near Bar Harbor, judge rules
A group of individuals interested in the wreck’s history — and its hefty cargo of granite pavers — sued for salvaging rights 2 years ago.
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Robbins family selling 1,380 acres of forest land in Montville
The family has listed the property for $2.6 million, taking the step just over a month after a fire and explosion at its mill in Searsmont.