Neal Gumpel said the abuse he suffered more than 50 years ago shaped his adult life.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Voters pass Oak Hill school district budget on second try
The $23.1 million school budget passed with 62% of voters supporting it.
What to do at Winslow’s 54th annual blueberry festival
The Winslow Congregational Church’s free festival, which raises money for the church’s humanitarian efforts, is set for Aug. 8-9, with live music, arts and crafts, a lawn sale and plenty of blueberry baked goods.
Farmington boy, stepfather to conquer last of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains Friday
Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.
As global conflicts rage, Seeds of Peace participants gather in Maine to sow connection
The annual summer program brings together young people from regions in turmoil to help them foster dialogue, leadership skills and reconciliation in a peaceful setting.
Somerville tax collector sues fellow officials over records request
Jon Amirault alleges that members of the Somerville Municipal Broadband Board withheld records, but town officials say he has access to all the records already.
ICE, Maine police department trade blame over reserve officer’s work status
An Old Orchard Beach reserve officer was arrested by ICE last week. The town chief said the feds confirmed he was allowed to work in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security called the police department ‘reckless.’
Tensions in Wilton highlight challenges facing Maine ATVers
As ridership has grown, so have debates around trail maintenance, access and rider behavior.
South Paris man dies after being hit during private fireworks display
Joseph Hennessey was “struck and killed by a projectile discharged by a mini cannon at the time of the fireworks display,” the State Police said.
Police raid Madison cannabis shop that judge had ordered closed
The execution of the search warrant came after a judge ordered Simple Twist Cannabis Co. to close and pay thousands in civil penalties for its lack of licenses.