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Police reform in Lewiston off to bumpy start
In wake of recent nationwide protests, Lewiston city council has decided to begin the process of gradual police reform. But it hasn’t been a flawless start.
Maine rep joins bipartisan push for rural veteran mental health services
A Maine congressman is working across the aisle with a Republican from Indiana on a proposal that would create mental health telemedicine services for veterans in rural parts of the country.
Maine banks were efficient with PPP loans
Maine’s community banks are getting credit for swiftly funneling aid to businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Permit applications for Maine’s expanded 2020 deer hunt close soon
The deadline to apply for a permit to participate in a deer hunt that promises a high level of participation has arrived in Maine.
Maine ambulance crashes into pickup truck, 3 taken to hospital
TURNER (WGME) – A crash involving an ambulance is now under investigation.
Shipyard workers to begin voting this week on labor pact
Shipyard workers who have maintained pickets for nearly two months during a global pandemic will have the final say on a proposed labor pact at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works.
Ludlow man dies in New Limerick crash
NEW LIMERICK, Maine (AP) – A Ludlow man has died in a crash in New Limerick. Police say 61-year-old Vincent…
Lewiston man suffers head injury, rescued from Katahdin
A Lewiston man was rescued from the Saddle Trail inside the Great Basin of Katahdin Saturday afternoon. A 55-year-old man…
Two dead following head-on crash in Jefferson
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reporting that two people from Thomaston died Friday night following a head-on crash. Lincoln County…
24 new cases of coronavirus, no new deaths on Sunday
Maine’s CDC reported 24 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths among Mainers with COVID-19 on Sunday. 127 Mainers with…