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January 11, 2023

Lawsuit against Catholic religious order says abuse at retreats in Maine was coordinated

A U.S. District Judge ruled Friday that the woman, who says she was sent to seminary retreats in Maine where she was sexually abused as a young girl, will be allowed to sue anonymously.
Published
January 11, 2023

Topsham construction company’s relocation proposal again draws heat from locals

After pulling similar proposals from Planning Board consideration multiple times in the past five years, Crooker Construction has brought a zoning change request to the Select Board in hopes of getting permission to move its asphalt batch plant from Lewiston Road to a separate property near the company’s rock quarry on River Road.
Published
January 11, 2023

Statue of Richmond shipbuilder, which survived at least two fires, moved to Town Office

The relocation of the statue of T.J. Southard, considered one of the founders of Richmond, brings a slice of the town's history into view during its bicentennial year.
Published
January 11, 2023

Parents’ rights group takes hold in SAD 75

The local chapter of Parents' Rights in Education has some issues with student civil rights teams and curriculum materials in SAD 75.
Published
January 11, 2023

Gov. Mills proposes nearly 10% increase in 2-year budget

The spending proposal does not call for raising taxes and would use projected revenue surpluses to expand programs such as free community college tuition and public school investments.

Published
January 11, 2023

Maine takes step toward launch of sports wagering, but betting still months away

A state official announces proposed rules governing sports wagering, and estimates it may be up to a year before betting goes live.
Published
January 11, 2023

After fire, Gorham dairy farm rebuilds for a new generation

An electrical blaze destroyed a 200-year-old barn and forced the family that runs Flaggy Meadow Farm to question what its future would be.
Published
January 10, 2023

Veteran companionship group sees need in Midcoast

Vet to Vet Maine, which pairs former service members with peer companions, is hoping to find more volunteers in the Midcoast.
Published
January 10, 2023

Williams-Cone Elementary competes in WinterKids Winter Games for first time

Sixteen elementary schools across Maine will compete for $30,000 in cash prizes as they face off in outdoor activities.
Published
January 10, 2023

National conservative group files civil rights complaint against Portland schools

Parents Defending Education filed a complaint against the district with the U.S. Department of Education over a group for staff members of color.

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