VA Maine was the only hospital in the state of Maine with an overall five-star rating, in both quality of care and patient satisfaction.
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Police arrest second suspect in Cushing death after 4-hour standoff
Maine State Police say Jason Hewett, who has been tied to a death in Cushing, was arrested Tuesday. Court documents for another suspect indicate the victim was Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro.
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‘This was their base’: Police say gang responsible for dozens of violent crimes in 7 states had apartment in Gardiner
Federal authorities in Pennsylvania, in announcing indictments against the “Fentanyl Robbery Gang,” say the group used dating sites to connect with victims, then would drug and rob them.
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Four-vehicle crash in Jefferson sends 3 people to hospitals
Three people suffered serious injuries, with one having to be taken by a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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UMaine at Augusta’s aviation maintenance program takes off
AUGUSTA — In response to demand from employers in Maine’s growing aviation and aerospace sectors, the University of Maine at Augusta is opening the state’s first aviation maintenance technician school. UMA secured final approval in early July from the Federal Aviation Administration; students will start courses online and hands-on training at the statewide university’s Brunswick […]
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Holocaust and Human Rights Center names award recipient
The Holocaust and Human Rights Center has named Lois Galgay Reckitt of South Portland the 2024 recipient of the Gerda Haas Award for Excellence in Human Rights Education and Leadership. The center is set to honor her posthumously at its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5. The meeting will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. at […]
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Maine Judicial Branch recognizes Augusta employee
Mark Veilleux received the Service Rockstar Award.
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At Augusta gun show, dealers criticize waiting period law that goes into effect next month
Organizers of the show, believed to be the last before a new 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases goes into effect in August, said proceeds would go toward funding a legal challenge of the law.
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One local city, 3 local towns rank best in Maine for biking
PORTLAND — Gardiner, Fryeburg, Patten, Farmington, and Buckfield ranked in the top five in the PeopleForBikes comprehensive assessment, based on the quality of their bike networks. “We know Maine is an incredible place to enjoy by bike, whether that’s for recreation or transportation,” said Jean Sideris, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine executive director, according to […]
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Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations
Other notable grants include $5,500 to Children’s Center and Spectrum Generations in Augusta.