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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
State police investigating Waldoboro death as a homicide
A person doing a well-being check at a Genthner Road home in Waldoboro on Saturday called 911, where police found the body of Levern Kelley.
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Posted inNews
Camp Ellis celebrates summer, working waterfront at Harborfest
The Saco neighborhood joyfully celebrated preservation and resilience of its fishing community and shoreline with games, food, music and a “crab derby.”
Posted inMaine, News
Maritime memorial celebrates life of Maine paddleboarder killed in Union
A procession of boats, some decked out with flowers, honored Sunshine Stewart on Sunday in the Tenants Harbor section of St. George where she lived.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Religion & Values
Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline
New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
Posted inMaine, News
Mother charged with manslaughter after toddler found dead in vehicle in Milford
Maine State Police arrested a woman from Pennsylvania after her 3-year-old was found dead Saturday evening.
Posted inMaine, News
Game wardens recover 2 bodies in Grand Falls Flowage
The victims were anglers from Texas and Massachusetts, and the deaths are not considered suspicious.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine hospitals wait years to be reimbursed for serving low-income residents
Hospitals are already under financial strain. Federal and state policies affecting Maine’s Medicaid program will only add pressure.
Posted inMark LaFlamme, News, Op-Eds
Ticks, answering machines and all the toys you used to love | Column
Mark LaFlamme is on his best behavior and looking for a backup crash pad just in case.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine’s school funding formula has long been called inequitable. Changing it is complicated.
In a July report, researchers outline issues with the formula’s reliance on property tax value, and possible solutions. Now lawmakers will be able to decide if they want to implement changes.