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Sex assault victim criticizes criminal justice system
District attorney said policies were changed as a result of the case.
‘Perfect storm’ leads to surge in juvenile crime
Amid calls to close the state's only youth detention center, there is a consensus that there are no good options with the current lack of mental health services and facilities. The district attorney said she cannot emphasize enough how grave the need is for a significant, statewide investment in a public mental health system for children.
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June retail sales set monthly record but inflation outpaced gains
The largest category of sales in the region were building supplies which totaled $17.2 million, an increase of more than 3 percent from a year ago.
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Parents say state coverup continues into 2007 police shooting that claimed their son’s life
AG's Office issues statement Friday,"There will be a report forthcoming. We do not have a comment otherwise."
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Cops & Courts
Knox County court news
The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from Aug. 5 through Aug. 12
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Updated: Police charge one, identify other suspects in Rockland vandalism spree
Maine Lobster Festival President said there are no words to express her disappointment with the CedarWorks playset at Mildred Merrill Park being defaced.
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‘Perfect storm’ leads to surge in juvenile crime
Amid calls to close the state's only youth detention center, there is a consensus that there are no good options with the current lack of mental health services and facilities. The district attorney said she cannot emphasize enough how grave the need is for a significant, statewide investment in a public mental health system for children.
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Warren Planning Board OKs ‘game-changing’ solar farm
The current estimate is that the project would pay a one-time $1.25 million building fee to the town which equals Warren's annual municipal budget. The developer would then pay about $1 million in property taxes, beginning in the first year.
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Rockland lacks candidates as deadline nears for filing
The deadline for submitting nomination papers is Sept. 9.
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Thomaston installs new stop signs
Thomaston Police Department announced a new traffic pattern at the intersection of Water and Green Streets, creating a three-way stop. The select board authorized these changes at their last meeting.
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Air Force veteran Ganoza takes reins of Vinalhaven Vikings’ sports
Science teacher Dan Ganoza replaces Sandy Nelson, who guided school's athletic department and girls basketball team eight years.
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Mugler, Hardman record aces; club champs crowned at RGC
Holes-in-one for Molly Mugler, Patrick Hardman; club titles for Dave McLellan Jr. and Nancy Carlson; Mary Clewett, Warren Marshall and Nancy Carlson earn firsts in weekly women's, men's play.
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Poll: Should Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to Nets for Kevin Durant?
Previously, people had strong opinions about LIV Tour, as majority state alternate professional golf tour is unnecessary and disgraceful.
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Playoffs on-deck: Camden Adult Coed Softball League regular campaign concludes
With 210 regular-season games in books, postseason begins, as Bushwhackers finish first with 13 wins in 14 games, while Free Press Redwings ends second and defending champion Benchwarmers third in popular summertime adult recreation program. Includes multiple videos, 100s of photos.
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Women enjoy medal play, men twilight action at Goose River
Sady earns three skins and McGuirl two, while Joanna Hall, Karen Higgins, Wendy Anderson, Van Laliberte, Christine Armstrong and Lynne Taylor swing to firsts.
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Play street hockey with Black Bears
University of Maine Black Bears invade Midcoast Recreation Center Aug. 12 for lots of skating fun.
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Chilles plans to tee up golf talents at Drew University
Oceanside High School graduate also excels in baseball and basketball for Mariners, but it is strong links skills he will focus on at next level.
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Mount View, Camden Hills among Belfast-hosted Coastal Field Hockey Play Day
In nearly four-decade high school preseason event, Boothbay Region, Hampden Academy also to participate Aug. 23 on artificial turf at Point Lookout.
Briefs from our Partners
An afternoon with Andrew Wyeth in St. George
Wyeth's only grandchild, Victoria Browning Wyeth, lectures Aug. 25 on subject matter and technique with direct quotes to her from her grandfather.
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Sail, Power and Steam Museum to celebrate birthday of Jim Sharp
There will be a free birthday celebration and museum open house on Aug. 22, 2022.
Margaret Irene Hughes Fish service notice
A graveside celebration of life for Margaret Irene Hughes Fish, 91, who passed away Dec. 31, 2021, will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at the Seaview Cemetery in Rockport.
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