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Persistent overcrowding, staffing concerns at Bangor jail
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — The Penobscot County Jail is dealing with a staffing shortage at the same time it’s dealing with persistent overcrowding.
Freeport Flag Ladies return to their former weekly post for 20th anniversary of 9/11
The Freeport Flag Ladies returned to honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11
Senator (Then Governor) Angus King remembers 9/11
Senator Angus King remembers 9/11 and all the emotions surrounding that day.
Fire destroys a beloved store and post office in Minot
The Village Trading Post in Minot is being called a total loss after a fire that began around 9:00 on…
Buckfield man charged in infant daughter’s death enters not guilty plea
A Maine man accused of murdering his 2-month-old daughter has pleaded not guilty.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations remain high in Maine as federal vaccine mandate looms
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported another 506 cases of coronavirus and eight deaths on Friday.
Parties still tweaking redistricting proposals in Maine
The chair of a bipartisan redistricting commission said proposed maps developed by Republicans and Democrats will likely be released in a week or two, ahead of a Sept. 27 deadline.
Auburn city councilor apologizes for comments targeting Black people
An Auburn city councilor who came under fire for remarks made about Black people has apologized and stepped down from his assignments as city councilor.
Belfast Public Works employee dies after falling from dump truck
A Belfast Public Works employee died Thursday morning. Officials say 69-year-old Stephen Mathieson of Montville was killed after he slipped and hit his head while loading maritime docks into a truck parked near the waterfront.
 
                             
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                



