Police said 19-year-old Damonte Powell was riding a dirt bike illegally on the street when he was struck by a car at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine preservation commission cancels grants, layoffs loom without without federal funding
The commission canceled more than half a dozen grants to preservation organizations in Maine in hopes of avoiding laying off half its staff.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Planned Parenthood warns tens of thousands in Maine could lose care under proposed budget
Republicans in Congress have put forth a reconciliation bill that would bar Planned Parenthood from participating in Medicaid.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bills targeting grocery price gouging fail to win lawmakers’ support
A legislative committee agreed with business advocates who say the bills are unnecessary and will make it impossible for businesses to manage risk.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Body of missing Rumford man found during Friday morning search
Christopher Gilbert, 38, was last seen Monday morning and was found dead about 1.5 miles into the woods near Joe’s Pond, police say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
St. Dom’s board proposes new terms as diocese’s deadline passes
The Saint Dominic Regional High School board had until Wednesday to come up with $3 million for an escrow account to help fund a ‘bridge year’ for the high school.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Community Center to have security cameras added
The $11,596.59 bid from Cunningham Security Systems of Falmouth was approved to install a security camera system during Community Center roof renovations that are to start June 2.
Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Newry rejects vacation rental ordinance in 40-15 vote
Resident Marjorie Osgood and others opposed the ordinance over concerns about government overreach, required septic systems upgrades and enforcement.
Posted inMaine, News
Gov. Mills receives Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award
The award is designed to highlight ‘champions of social justice’ who take nonviolent approaches to defending human rights. Winners get a cash prize and legal support through the organization.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Central Maine Community College graduates more than 600: ‘It was a battle’
This year’s graduates are from six different countries, 15 states and every county in Maine except Hancock.