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PublishedNovember 12, 2024
University of Maine System reports historically high retention rate
More than 75% of undergraduates who were enrolled last fall returned to school this year. The system said that's the highest number since retention data tracking began 2 decades ago.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2024
Former Jay man denied another review of his 2019 murder conviction
James E. "Ted" Sweeney, 64, was convicted of murder of his girlfriend in 2019 and was sentenced to 38 years in prison.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2024
Federal appeals court upholds prosecution of couple in Franklin County marijuana, money laundering case
Eleven people are under indictment in the case, five have pleaded guilty; in addition, a former assistant district attorney pleaded guilty and sentenced, and a Strong businessman has pleaded guilty for his involvement.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2024
Farmington’s only homeless shelter closed in 2020. Efforts to open a new one have failed.
In western Maine, services are provided through a decentralized patchwork of nonprofits, school liaisons and other assistance programs.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2024
Franklin County register of probate on administrative leave pending investigation
Heidi Jordan was elected to her first term as register of probate in November 2021 and is seeking election to a second, four-year term on Nov. 5.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2024
Some University of Maine at Farmington properties headed for sale sometime in 2025
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to sell several properties as part of a strategic plan to enhance financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and better align resources with the needs of today's students.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
Feds expand study on Coburn Gore border crossing in western Maine
The U.S. General Services Administration plans to spend $85 million to $95 million to modernize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station on the Quebec border.
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PublishedJune 22, 2024
Violent, unstable and wanting a gun: Farmington family struggles to help their teenage son and protect others
As the teen approaches 18 and the age for legal gun ownership, his family continues to look for answers to his mental illness.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2024
Man from Strong dies after driving a vehicle over spike mats and into a tree in Farmington
Joshua Burdin, 32, of Strong was a suspect in a sexual assault investigation.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2024
Congressional funding to help Maine mental health provider expand services
Kennebec Behavioral Health intends to use $750,000 in funding secured by U.S. Sen. Angus King to support the services it offers at 5 community clinics.
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