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Propane Leak Causes Plaza to Evacuate
A plaza in Farmington was evacuated Saturday afternoon due to a propane leak.
Father Sues Over Son’s Drowning on School Field Trip
The father of a 13-year-old boy who drowned on a field trip to a Maine state park is suing the state and the city of Lewiston in federal court.
Maine Latest to Ditch Columbus Day, Honor Native Americans
Maine is joining a handful of states that have renamed Columbus Day to honor Native Americans.
Part of Confession to Be Allowed in Trial for Deputy’s Death
A judge has concluded a law enforcement officer’s punch when a man was taken into custody for a deputy’s death was “not inflicted to secure a confession.”
Maine Could Allow Bets on Sports
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers could decide whether to allow sports betting in light of a U.S. Supreme Court decision
New Restrictions to Protect Rare Whale Expected from Group
A group organized by the federal government is expected to release recommendations about how to better protect a vanishing species of whale in the Atlantic Ocean
Former Nurse Took Video of Dementia Patient in Bathroom
A former nursing assistant in Maine has been found guilty of a violation of privacy misdemeanor for recording a video of a dementia patient using a bathroom.
Remains Found in Augusta Identified as Gardiner Woman Reported Missing in 2017
Investigators have uncovered the remains of a Gardiner woman who went missing in 2017.
Augusta PD to Change Practices Based on NTSB Recommendations
The Augusta Police Department says it’s going to follow “best practices” outlined by the National Transportation Safety Board in a report on a 2017 pileup during the United Bikers of Maine Toy Run.
Maine Could Tweak Laws Describing Governor, Justices as ‘He’
Maine’s first female governor is backing an effort to change state laws that refer to the governor and state justices as “he,” “him,” or “his.”