Melissa Kearns says a Maine Catholic priest – newly ordained in 2017 – took advantage of her and abused her when she was vulnerable. She believes he could be a danger to others.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As tech businesses shrink, Tyler Technologies says it will keep growing in Maine
The Texas firm, which has deep Maine ties, broke ground this week on a new office building in Orono.
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
UMaine Augusta to offer virtual dental assisting program info session April 13
The EFDA program is available at UMA’s Lewiston Center and Bangor campus.
Posted inConnections
Totus Tuus registration open for teens, children
Hundreds of Maine teens and children can participate in a week-long summer Catholic youth program for grades 1-12. Registration is open for Totus Tuus 2023, scheduled to be presented in 10 Maine communities this summer: Houlton (June 18-23), Lewiston (June 18-23), Fort Kent (June 25-30), Jay and Farmington (June 25-30), Caribou (July 9-14), Scarborough (July […]
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Bangor school sues state officials over tuition reimbursement program
Crosspoint Church in Bangor says lawmakers changed the Maine Human Rights Act to circumvent a U.S. Supreme Court decision and prevent religious schools from receiving public money.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Dirigo beats Calais, 65-58, to repeat as Class C champ
BANGOR — Charlie Houghton and Trenton Hutchinson led the charge as Dirigo captured its second straight Class C boys basketball state championship with a 65-58 victory over Calais on March 7 at the Cross Insurance Center. Houghton poured in a game-high 26 points and Hutchinson scored 19 for the Cougars. The duo combined for […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Murder sentence tossed over Maine judge’s sentencing ‘conundrum’
A judge’s comments about the sentencing presented a problem because defendants are not supposed to be punished for exercising their constitutional right to a trial, the state’s high court found.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Bangor dental clinic, partners to provide children free cleanings, exams
The University of Maine at Augusta Dental Health Clinic plans to host its annual Give Kids a Smile Day in partnership with the American Dental Association. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic on UMA’s Bangor campus at 201 Texas Ave. The […]
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Indoor expo for veterans, families set for Feb. 25 in Bangor
BANGOR — A Veterans and Family Indoor Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Anah Shriners, 1404 Broadway. The Veterans Benefits Administration, Togus Regional Office and Veterans Health Administration, VA Maine Healthcare System are teaming up to provide veterans and their family members information about the Promise to […]
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Dire situation in Turkey, Syria distresses Mainers struggling to help loved ones
Mainers from Turkey and Syria say it’s been difficult to help family and friends who are affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that has left more than 15,000 people dead.