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4 weeks ago | 
wmtw.com | Russ Reed
James Talbot, a former Catholic priest and former Cheverus High School teacher who was convicted of sexually assaulting boys in Maine and Massachusetts, has died at the age of 87. A spokesperson for Jesuits USA East told The Associated Press on Friday that Talbot died Feb. 28 at a hospice center in St. Louis. Jesuits USA East did not offer a comment about Talbot's death.
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4 weeks ago | 
wmtw.com | Russ Reed
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad will be holding its first Ice Cream Train and Sunset Express train rides of the year as the company and museum kicks off its summertime season.The first Ice Cream Train rides are at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, and they depart each Friday from June through August with the exception of the Fourth of July.
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4 weeks ago | 
wmtw.com | Russ Reed
The Sanford Police Department said 14 people were removed from a North Avenue home Thursday night during a law enforcement operation in response to serious safety and criminal concerns.
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4 weeks ago | 
wmtw.com | Russ Reed
Sen. Susan Collins, Maine's senior U.S. senator, said she strongly opposes the Department of Labor's directive to pause Job Corps center operations in Maine and across the country. The Department of Labor (DOL) announced Thursday that it will begin a phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide by June 30.
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4 weeks ago | 
wmtw.com | Russ Reed
The Maine Turnpike Authority is warning drivers about heavy traffic on the southbound side of Interstate 95 between Saco and Biddeford.Shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, the MTA announced there was heavy traffic on the Exit 32 off-ramp in Biddeford, which leads to Route 111/Alfred Road and the Biddeford Connector.Turnpike officials said traffic on I-95 south was backed up to Exit 36, which is the exit for Interstate 195.The MTA did not state what was causing the heavy traffic, but Maine's Total...
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4 weeks ago | 
wmtw.com | Russ Reed
A Maine law firm that has been in business for more than 85 years has announced it will be shutting down by the end of next month. Eaton Peabody revealed Thursday that its shareholders decided to close all three Eaton Peabody office locations and stop performing client work on or before June 30, which will be followed by a wind-up of the firm's business. The practice was originated by George F.
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1 month ago | 
wmtw.com | Russ Reed
The St. Mary's Health System, which includes St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, announced Wednesday that it is experiencing an IT issue that may lead to longer wait times in some areas.St. Mary's Health said the temporary system issue may affect some phones and documentation systems, as well as internet access.Care is continuing, but some services may be intermittently unavailable.
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1 month ago | 
wmtw.com | Russ Reed
David Andrews, who won two Super Bowls as the center of the New England Patriots, will announce his retirement from the National Football League next week.Andrews, 32, played his entire NFL career with the Patriots and was an eight-time team captain for New England.The Patriots announced Wednesday that they will celebrate Andrews during a retirement press conference, which is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2.Andrews played collegiately at the University of Georgia and joined the...
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1 month ago | 
wmtw.com | Russ Reed
The Maine State Library resumed providing services to the public on Tuesday with the exclusion of walk-in visitors. The library is offering curbside pickup at 242 State St. in Augusta, but they must be scheduled in advance by calling 207-287-5600. In addition, the library is handling other service appointments made by phone or email, including interlibrary loan requests, reference questions and assistance converting print materials to digital.
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1 month ago | 
wmtw.com | Russ Reed
A federal judge in Maine has issued a temporary restraining order that prevents U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from deporting a man who is challenging the constitutionality of his detention. Tuesday's decision from U.S. District Judge John Woodcock Jr. comes five days after the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine filed a habeas corpus petition on behalf of Eyidi Ambila, who has been in ICE custody for eight months.
