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Tropical bird found in northern Maine after being blown off course
The purple gallinule, native to the Caribbean, landed in Houlton but was fatally injured by the cold.
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Lewiston council to review member’s qualifications after being sworn in
Councilor-elect Iman Osman has been under scrutiny regarding his legal residence in Lewiston and has faced calls to step down following a criminal indictment.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Owner of Lewiston hospital vastly underestimated scope of May data breach
St. Mary’s parent Covenant Health initially said fewer than 10,000 patients were affected. It now says the data of 478,000 people, including nearly 285,000 in Maine, was compromised.
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Maine child care providers brace for freeze in federal aid
They say they would have to shut down if the Trump administration follows through on its move to withhold $12.3 billion nationwide amid fraud allegations in Minnesota.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Tremont couple’s deaths were a ‘mutual decision,’ family says
Maine State Police had been investigating the deaths of William and Jyoti Hawley, who were found Dec. 23 on Mount Desert Island, as a murder-suicide.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, News
What the new USPS postmark rules mean for Maine
Some ballots, tax forms and other time-sensitive parcels could be considered late — even if mailed by the deadline.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
State Sen. Joe Baldacci on 2nd Congressional District race: ‘Let’s do it!’
The Democratic state senator from Bangor said he intends to make an announcement about his potential campaign for Congress next week.
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Fatal shooting of Hartford man deemed justified
Eric Newell, 52, was fatally shot March 29 after police were called to a home for a report that an 80-year-old man had been assaulted.
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Yeti-themed Noon Year’s Eve party welcomes readers at Livermore Falls library
Treat Memorial Library marked the new year early with a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration featuring stories, crafts, games and a festive yeti theme.