Gov. Janet Mills responds by saying that the state has always zealously fought fraud.
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‘A firefighter’s firefighter’: Harpswell Fire Administrator Mike Drake dies at 52
During Drake’s tenure, the town hired its first full-time firefighters, extended firefighter coverage to weekends and saw voters approve a $6 million municipal fire station.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Mount Desert Island student sues principal, accusing him of failing to stop assault
The student, who is now an adult, allegedly suffered a concussion and bite marks during an altercation with a classmate.
Posted inCommunity, News
South Portland police chief defends city’s use of Flock cameras
The public will get a chance to comment at a City Council workshop Tuesday devoted to discussion of the devices.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics
York voters will decide on over 70 issues Saturday. What’s on the ballot?
Voters will consider dozens of line-item budget questions and 2 contested municipal races. Here’s what you need to know as you head to the polls.
Posted inMaine, News
Thousands of Mainers no longer receiving SNAP benefits
Historic changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program removed work exemptions and shifted more administrative costs to states.
Posted inCommunity, News
Portland Tenants Union alleges rent control noncompliance after Zillow audit
Nearly half of the units listed for rent in March were in violation of the city’s policy, according to the union.
Posted inCommunity, News, Times Record
Topsham adopts $14.8 million municipal budget at town meeting
Residents can expect to see a more than a 9% tax hike if the school district budget passes in June.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics, Times Record
What’s on the June ballot in Brunswick?
Locally, residents will vote on the school budget and a bond referendum for Region 10 Technical High School.
Posted inNews, Sports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Maine track athlete goes viral with cartwheel save during hurdles race
Sofia Cutter, a Greely sophomore, performed the remarkable move to stay on her feet at a meet in York last week.