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Bangor woman shares story of abuse from former Catholic priest

A Bangor woman wants to warn others of the abuse she endured from former Catholic priest Anthony Cipolle, who served as a priest at St. John’s in Bangor from 2017 until 2020. 

Lawmakers call for DHHS to resolve phone issues

The Government Oversight Committee conducted a review of the Department of Health and Human Services Friday morning to find out why no one seems to be able to get a hold of them.

Owner of Bucksport motel sues town for forced closure

The owner of a Bucksport motel that was condemned two years ago is suing the town and its code enforcement officer of violating his rights in the forced closure of his motel.

Teenager dies after fall in Acadia National Park

Officials say a teenage boy died after falling at Acadia National Park on Friday.

Lewiston man sentenced for fatally shooting his girlfriend in front of mother, child

A Lewiston man will spend 47 years behind bars for killing the mother of his child.

Police investigate crash that killed pedestrian in Auburn

One man was killed while trying to cross the street in Auburn.

Health officials issue warning about browntail moth caterpillars in Maine

The Maine CDC is warning the public about browntail moth caterpillars.

Alfred man charged with murder in wife’s death

A Maine man has been charged with murder after his wife was found dead at the couple’s home in Alfred.

Maine’s seafood catch in major decline according to 2022 reports

Despite some recent record highs in value with fisheries such as lobster and softshell clams, Maine’s overall catch fell below 200 million pounds for the first time since 1975.

Belfast fish farm permits reconsidered by state agency

Nordic Aquafarms’ salmon farm project is moving back before the Department of Environmental Protection for reconsideration of permits they previously approved.

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