Eric Tankerley, 34, was indicated recently by a Somerset County grand jury and is expected to face charges, including manslaughter, for his involvement last year in a Caratunk crash in which two women died.
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Largest union representing Maine state workers holds demonstration for improved wages
The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.
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In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices
One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can’t wait.
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Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program planned in October
Registration is required by Friday, Sept. 29 to participate; drop-ins are not permitted.
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Free consultancy work of failed UMA president raises questions about university payout deal
Maine’s state university system officials say Michael Laliberte is meeting the requirements of a settlement that has netted him nearly $300,000, but they refuse to provide proof.
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Eight people, most from Waterville and Winslow, arrested on drug charges following investigation
Most of the eight were taken into custody over the last week and authorities say they were responsible for trafficking in drugs both in the Waterville region and along Midcoast Maine.
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Navy warship named for Maine’s capital to be commissioned in Eastport
Augusta officials will travel Down East to see the ship put into service in September.
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Rural towns invited to propose project for Maine Service Fellow by Sept. 8
The deadline for submitting for the 2023-2024 year is Sept. 8.
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Dozens rally near Maine State House to protest hate
The ‘Love is Louder’ demonstration was held Saturday in response to a neo-Nazi protest the previous week.
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Local food banks join effort to ‘end’ hunger in Maine by 2030
The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future has convened a committee of 40 permanent members who will work together to implement Maine’s ‘Roadmap to End Hunger by 2030.’