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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Watch: ‘Breakdown in Maine,’ investigating the Lewiston shooting
FRONTLINE, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public premiere a one-hour documentary examining the missed opportunities by police, military and mental health care in the lead-up to the Lewiston mass shooting in October 2023. Featuring interviews with journalists, survivors and family members of the 18 victims, the film spotlights the devastating impact of the shooting, including on Maine’s Deaf community. And in a new interview, the gunman’s family calls for change.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
‘Wicked’ is a box office hit, and 2 Mainers helped make it happen
Cinematographer Alice Brooks and singer Meg Doherty both played behind-the-scenes roles in the 2024 musical, which is on track to be the biggest movie of the year.
Posted inMaine
Grandparents send heartfelt letters to Toy Fund
Many of the grandparents who wrote to the Toy Fund for help this year said it’s the high costs of living that make it impossible for them to provide gifts and a sense of normality for their grandchildren.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine got only one bid on its latest 10-year liquor contract
The state wouldn’t discuss the negotiations, but experts say that having a single bidder undermines competition and increases the need for transparency.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World
Proposed merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges
Kroger and Albertsons – owner of 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine – said a merger would help them better compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Watch: ‘Breakdown in Maine,’ a FRONTLINE documentary
FRONTLINE, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public present a one-hour documentary film on the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history and the missed opportunities to prevent it.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston Planning Board allows shelter for young adults, makes recommendations on shelter zoning citywide
The board sent a series of recommendations to the City Council that proposes to eliminate a restrictive shelter overlay zone, and replace it with language specific to each zoning district.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton board accepts grant for firefighting equipment
The breach tool will provide firefighters a way to get into a locked or bolted door without damaging the door or property, Fire Rescue Chief Sonny Dunham said.
Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district still mulling Mexico building lease
The RSU 10 board of directors received the draft lease Monday afternoon from the town of Mexico for the district’s use of the former Mexico police station on Recreation Drive for its sixth grade students.