The group of lawyers and mental health experts has held more than a dozen public meetings lasting hundreds of hours to investigate the facts surrounding the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston.
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Foam spill spews dangerous forever chemicals at Brunswick airport
Officials say a fire suppression system malfunctioned, discharging 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate – 4 to 5 feet deep in some places – at the former Naval Air Station.
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Norway honors longtime school board director
Jared Cash served for 12 years, including as vice chairman.
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Northern Light Health cuts costs as Maine hospitals face workforce, financial pressures
The state’s second-largest health care system operated at a deficit the past two years and expects to do so again in 2024.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man charged with murder in death of man at Cool Street home
Thomas Lowrie, 41, appeared in court Monday after being charged Sunday with a man’s death at 119 Cool St. in Waterville, according to the Maine State Police.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 19 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Aug. 20 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, […]
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Some Amtrak Downeaster service suspended, modified through Sunday
Two trains are cancelled for the week and others will have modified service to allow crews to complete work in Wells.
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Record number of breeding puffins recorded on island in Gulf of Maine
Seal Island, off the coast of Rockland, was once home to the area’s largest Atlantic puffin colony. Elsewhere, there are reminders that Gulf of Maine seabirds remain highly vulnerable.
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Ernesto strengthens back into a hurricane, could bring riptides, coastal flooding to Maine
Coastal communities may see 5-7 foot waves, flooding and rip currents through Tuesday as the storm passes off the coast.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Amazing Acro-Cats purrform for a cause in Portland
The cat circus troupe and band sold out The Hill Arts on Sunday, with proceeds benefiting rescue cats.