Legislators eye juvenile system changes to help New Mainers transition back home

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April 9, 2021

Legislators eye juvenile system changes to help New Mainers transition back home

Young immigrants are the focus of bill backed by Lewiston officials.
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April 9, 2021

Finance commissioner details breakdowns, rising cost of state’s payroll software system

The Legislature's Government Oversight Committee is considering whether to open an investigation into a technology upgrade that has cost the state more than $34 million to date and is years behind schedule.
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April 9, 2021

Portland calls off July 4 Pops concert, fireworks still up in the air

The Portland Pops Fourth of July on the Eastern Promenade has been canceled for the second straight year, but the city will explore putting on a fireworks display.
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April 9, 2021

Falmouth’s Sofie Matson named Maine’s Gatorade Runner of the Year

The four-time winner of the honor has committed to run for Columbia University next year.
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April 9, 2021

Two-alarm fire destroys barn on Cedar Street in Madison

There were no injuries, and firefighters from seven departments kept the house from being destroyed.
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April 9, 2021

Maine Islamic leaders battle misconception about vaccines and fasting during Ramadan

Islamic leaders around the country are spreading the word ahead of Ramadan that it’s OK to be vaccinated for the coronavirus during fasting for the most sacred month of the year for Muslims.
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April 9, 2021

Tractor-trailer crash north of West Forks knocks out power for 4 hours

The accident occurred around 2 a.m. in Johnson Mountain Township and knocked out power to 1,500 customers.
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April 9, 2021

Portland man stabbed by roommate in serious condition, police say

Portland police charged a man with stabbing his roommate at 12 Gilman St. on Friday morning.
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April 9, 2021

Maine reports 438 new cases, with 45% of them in people under 30

At least 2 vaccination clinics have been canceled next week because the state is expecting a big drop-off in doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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April 9, 2021

Selling a Maine home is easy but buying — not so much

According to Google Trends, internet searches for the phrases “Should I buy a house” and “Sell my house” are at an all-time high.