The statistics circulating in the wake of James Van Der Beek’s untimely death are circulating for a reason — one I know all too well.
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Ski lessons supplement gym class for Bethel-area schoolchildren
For 6 weeks in the winter, the ski lessons level the playing field for all area Maine School Administrative District 44 families.
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Police investigate reports of shots fired in Lewiston
At about 6:30 p.m. Thursday, police were sent to the area of Pine and Howard streets for reports that at least 2 shots had been fired.
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Graham Platner once again under fire for a now-deleted social media post
The Democrat’s Senate campaign shared a post from a far-right social media personality about Trump’s State of the Union address, but deleted it after realizing it ‘had been posted by a despicable account.’
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Maine could soon add speed cameras to I-95 construction zones
Lawmakers have debated the highway speed camera plan, which has bipartisan support, since last year.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Panel clears Maine high court justice of wrongdoing
Catherine Connors was the first member of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to be accused of an ethics violation and investigated.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
Graham Platner says he shuns DC consultants. His spending tells a different story.
Despite heavy spending on out-of-state consultants, the campaign is being driven by volunteers and grassroots organizing, campaign manager Ben Chin says.
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Special Olympics Maine Games at Auburn’s Lost Valley offers ‘magical’ experience
Before their son was born, Scott and Lisa Wentzell volunteered for the Special Olympics Maine Winter Games. Fifteen years later, it has become a cherished tradition for the family.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s primary care shortage is expected to worsen. Experts are planning solutions.
Maine is graduating more doctors, but experts say increasing the primary care workforce is hampered by several issues.
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Nobleboro denied a request to build a Verizon tower. Now the developer is suing.
A local zoning ordinance prohibits cell towers from being built more than 300 yards from U.S. Route 1.