Lyndsey Sutherland, whose 15-year-old daughter died in 2021, is suing Mid Coast Medical Group under the Maine Wrongful Death Act.
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With 24-hour shelter on horizon, Lewiston group opens overnight warming center
The warming center, operated by nonprofit Kaydenz Kitchen, will be available until the region’s first low-barrier homeless shelter opens next year.
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Angus King co-sponsoring bill to keep SNAP, WIC going during shutdown
The Maine independent is also joining Republican Sen. Susan Collins in supporting a similar piece of legislation that seeks to maintain funding food assistance in November.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man convicted for Bowdoin killings dies in Massachusetts prison
Joseph Eaton, 36, died in a Massachusetts facility while serving a life sentence.
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Mainers worry about loved ones in Jamaica caught in hurricane’s path
The catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa tore across the island nation on Tuesday, leaving destruction and worry in its wake for many in the U.S. with family members there.
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills releases $1.25 million to help food banks respond to SNAP losses
Mills also has not ruled out calling a special session of the Legislature so roughly 170,000 Mainers don’t lose federal food assistance.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Here are some of the Maine restaurants, eateries and markets offering food assistance
A growing number of Maine businesses are offering free or discounted food to Mainers in need.
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Is it against Maine law to take down political signs? | Fact brief
Maine limits the length of time that temporary signs may legally be displayed.
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Maine students reject voter ID, pass red flag referendum in mock election
Twenty-nine schools across the state reported results from more than 4,000 students in the mock election hosted by the Maine Department of the Secretary of State on Tuesday.
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Avon voters approve new loader purchase
The town will purchase a new 2025 Case backhoe loader.