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Several intense tornadoes plowed across parts of southern Michigan on Tuesday evening, causing damage and leaving injuries in their wake.
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Lona J. Judd, 46, was arrested on a warrant Monday charging illegal possession of a firearm, criminal threatening, discharging a firearm or crossbow near dwelling and violation condition of release.
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Carl Lueders is seeking another three-year term; Thomas Peters is also a candidate.
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Superintendent Laura Columbia proposes reducing reliance on balance forward funds in district budgets, emphasizing long-term fiscal sustainability and investment in reserve accounts for critical expenses.
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Arrests listed from april 25 through May 6, 2024.
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The proposal will go back to the Budget Advisory Committee.
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The students will be asked to research and design novel ways of living and working in Portland, South Portland and the Casco Bay islands as the climate changes.
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Gary Porter, facing multiple charges for stealing two police vehicles and firing at police, will make his first court appearance on Wednesday.
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Greg Seamans of New England Forestry Consultants of Oxford made recommendations based on a forestry and harvest study.
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Bates College professor Paul Schofield tells advocates to avoid clashing with allies.
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The Androscoggin River Watershed Council held its annual conference Tuesday, where the recurring theme was the impacts of a warming climate and development on the health of our water.
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Sharod D. Parker, 38, was arrested on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon as a result of the incident, which drew a heavy response from law enforcement Monday afternoon.
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Callan, 2, and his mother, Christine Devoe of Farmington enjoy the outdoors at the playground at Hippach Field.
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These fake images might seem harmless. But they can be used to carry out scams and identity theft or propaganda and election manipulation.
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Jeanne Lambrew, who led the department through the COVID-19 pandemic, will begin a job at a Washington-based think tank and teach at Harvard University.
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East Avenue, between Webster and Pleasant streets, is scheduled to be closed Wednesday beginning at 7 p.m.
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The popular social video company alleged the law is so 'obviously unconstitutional' that its sponsors are trying to portray the law not as a ban, but as a regulation of TikTok's ownership.
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Developer Great Falls Construction expects to break ground in July with a targeted timeline for completion of 18 months.
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In the final weeks of the 2016 Republican presidential campaign, Michael Cohen paid Stormy Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet about what she says was an awkward and unexpected sexual encounter with Trump.
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The 22-year-old from Cumberland was voted out of the competition Sunday but will keep singing and could perform once more on the show on May 19.
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The council voted 5-2 for the municipal budget and to send the school budget to voters.
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Some have complained the holiday's date is unpredictable, making it difficult for parents to plan for child care.
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A majority of Bowdoin College students who voted opted in favor of the Bowdoin Solidarity Referendum. But the college's president said it wouldn't be taking an official position on the war.
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The order is intended to address a large gender gap in the construction industry and help the state combat a severe workforce shortage.
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Four paddlers are in the midst of a six-day trip to bring attention to clean drinking water that flows into Sebago Lake.
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Judge Carol Emery ruled that a will is a public document, and said if Bean had wanted the distribution of her estate to remain private she could have addressed that during her estate planning.
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Director Lisa Rodrigues is stepping down as the director.
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A researcher says earlier tests on vaccine show promise. If proven safe and effective, it could be ready for public rollout in 2 to 3 years.
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Trevor Bickford, 20, pleaded guilty to the Dec. 31, 2022, assault and is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court in New York on Thursday. He faces up to 120 years in prison for 3 counts of attempted murder.
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Auburn and Lewiston mayors see hope for closer ties to the historic college.
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The 450-acre complex received an estimated $2 million damage last winter.
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As Amish people have settled in Maine communities, buggies have become a more common sight and experts say motorists have had to adjust.
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Hours earlier, Israel ordered some 100,000 Palestinians to begin evacuating the southern Gaza town of Rafah, signaling that an attack was imminent.
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A witness describes a chaotic scene when a man in a hospital gown crashed a police car, shot at officers, took off in another police vehicle before crashing again and finally being apprehended by police.
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Amber Lavigne sued school leaders in April, alleging they violated her parental rights by not telling her about her child's use of a chest binder and change in pronouns.
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Well-known Portland landlord Joseph Soley has paid more than $650,000 in fees and fines for clean water violations at property he owns near the Maine Mall in South Portland.
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Monday and Tuesday will be very nice with widespread temperatures in the 70s.
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The Pro-Palestinian group is protesting Massachusetts Institute of Technology 'direct research ties to the Israeli Ministry of Defense,' a graduate student said.
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The judge in the New York criminal trial fines the former president an additional $1,000 for again violating a gag order, and warns him he could face jail if he persists in attacking witnesses, jurors and others.
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The Virginia, a reconstruction of a ship built at Popham Colony, is on course to get full Coast Guard passenger certification this fall. This summer, it's available to carry up to 6 passengers at a time.
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Researchers in Maine are trying to understand how perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are affecting fish, birds and mammals.
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Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, the welcome center at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, is slated to open this summer. Designed in collaboration with Wabanaki leaders, it is one of the first major efforts in the state to boost Indigenous tourism.
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Among the special guests are director John Sayles and Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper. Screenings and other events, scheduled for May 14-19 and all free, will take place in Lewiston and Portland.
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Nancy Goddard, 78, was a lifelong Mainer and longtime public servant to her home state, known for her work in social services and volunteering.
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Gagnon sang songs by The B-52's and Adele, but fell short of votes to propel her into the top 5 Sunday night.
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Repairs to a bridge and road were completed in about 80 hours.
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Do confidentiality rules protect children and their families, or shield government agencies from public scrutiny?
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Schools across the state are struggling with a shortage of personnel. Some districts — like Lewiston — say they’ve nearly had to close at times.