The total of kids removed because of suspected abuse or neglect has fallen steadily after reaching its highest level in 20 years last summer. State officials say the trend is evidence that its embattled child welfare system is turning a corner.
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Northern Light Health announces it will cut 3% of its workforce
The second-largest health care system in Maine has suffered from financial difficulties during the past few years.
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Capitol Police chief was taking photos, fighting inside Hallowell bar before arrest
Matthew Clancy told the Hallowell police officer who arrested him, ‘You are f—-d now, do you know who I am?’ according to a police report.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Tired of silence, Lewiston shooting survivors say they’re suing Army to force response
Lawyers for people affected by the mass shooting two years ago say the Army has offered nothing but silence after a reservist shot 18 of their loved ones.
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Third boater dies after Flagstaff Lake incident
Noor Nasir, 22 , of Selden, New York, died Tuesday night at a Bangor hospital.
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2 primary care centers set to shutter in central Maine
The Manchester Care Center and Aurora Healthcare in Fairfield are both set to close later this year.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Trump administration tells states, including Maine, to remove references to ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed materials
President Donald Trump’s administration has told 40 states to remove references to what it calls “gender ideology” from federally funded sex education materials
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
Is all of Maine within U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s jurisdiction? | Fact brief
Within 100 miles of the border, CBP agents and Border Patrol officers have heightened authority.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Waterville approves temporary freeze on mobile home lot rental fee
The owners of two trailer parks prohibited from raising lot rental fees for several months since the City Council this week voted to approve a temporary freeze on such increases.
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2025 Greater Franklin County Readers’ Choice Ceremony
On October 2 we’re celebrating the 2025 Greater Franklin County Readers’ Choice winners, recognizing the best in dining, shopping, and more across Franklin County, Livermore Falls, and Livermore.