First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.
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Victorian era remains found in Sanford identified after 6-year search
Working with the DNA Doe Project, local historians have identified the remains are those of Edith Patten, a 24-year-old woman who died of tuberculosis in 1891.
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Maine considers steeper fines to deter distracted driving
Since Maine’s hands-free driving law took effect in 2019, more than 3,000 drivers have received tickets each year. A legislative bill would increase penalties from $85 to $500 for a first offense and from $325 to $1,000 for a second offense.
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11-year-old, up late, alerted family to fire that destroyed Sanford apartment building
The apartment building at 46 Elm St. caught fire late Tuesday night, but no one was injured.
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Looming changes to regulations leave Sanford gravel businesses on shaky ground
The city may end a requirement that excavators obtain permits every 5 years, a process that can cost over $100,000. But some in the industry fear the new rules could be just as onerous.
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Sanford man arrested, charged with manslaughter, OUI in August crash
Police say Ann Sinclair, 32, died after her car was struck head-on by Cody Michaud’s Jeep Wrangler on Country Club Road in Sanford.
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Tracing hoax calls will be a daunting challenge
A cybersecurity expert says it will be difficult for the FBI to trace the prank active shooter calls made using an internet protocol that allows the caller to hide their phone number.
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Anxiety high after active shooter hoaxes called into Maine schools
Hundreds of southern Maine students were evacuated or allowed to leave school Tuesday as authorities investigated active shooter calls, which caused widespread fear.
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Active shooter hoaxes lock down 10 Maine schools
Maine State Police and the FBI are investigating the phone calls that led to major police responses and widespread fear.
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From thriving industry to ‘no man’s land’: Sanford looks to revive mill district
Officials say a $1 million bond is key to revitalization efforts, including the clean up of dozens of brownfield sites throughout the city.