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2 weeks ago |
mainepublic.org | Susan Sharon |Carol Bousquet
The U.S. Postal Service Tuesday issued a commemorative stamp in honor of former first lady Barbara Bush two days after what would have been her 100th birthday. The dedication ceremony was held at Ganny's Garden on the green in Kennebunkport, not far from the Bush family's vacation home. Mrs. Bush, of course, was the wife of the 41st president, George H.W. Bush and the mother of the 43rd president, George W. Bush.
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1 month ago |
mainepublic.org | Susan Sharon
Every 18 minutes someone accidentally kills another person — with a car, a gun, or by making an error on the job. When we read or hear about the victims of these tragedies, we have empathy for them and for their loved ones. But do we feel the same about the person who contributed to the unintentional death? Karen McKenna of Yarmouth recalls the driveway moment she had while listening to NPR in 2023.
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1 month ago |
mainepublic.org | Susan Sharon
A day after Maine lawmakers were urged to support funding for the Maine Resiliency Center in Lewiston, Sen. Susan Collins announced the approval of more than $8.5 million from the U.S. Department of Justice.
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2 months ago |
mainepublic.org | Susan Sharon
A Buxton woman who brought a medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit against the federal government for her husband's death has been awarded $1.3 million by a federal judge. Roy Palmer was complaining of abdominal pain when his wife, Janet, dropped him off at the Togus VA Medical Hospital in Augusta in April of 2020. Palmer, who was 69 years old and a U.S. Army veteran, was prescribed high doses of pain medication along with a sedative that led to his cardiac arrest and brain damage.
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2 months ago |
mainepublic.org | Susan Sharon
Judges, attorneys and advocates for low income Mainers are warning that the state's civil legal aid system is at a "breaking point." They say only about a third of the people who need it are getting help. And they're asking Maine lawmakers to sustain a $2 million appropriation set to expire in a few months and to add just over $3 million more each year to put Maine on par with other states.
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Alison Murtagh
Producer at WGME-TV (Portland, ME)
Alison Murtagh primarily covers news in the Greater Portland area including surrounding towns in Maine, United States.
John Swinconeck
Digital Executive Producer at Spectrum News Maine
John Swinconeck primarily covers news in Southern Maine, United States, including areas around Portland and surrounding towns.
Laura Sitterly
Coastal Reporter at Maine Trust for Local News
Laura Sitterly primarily covers news in Southern Maine, United States, including areas around Portland and surrounding towns.
Sam Olsen
Multimedia Journalist and Weekend Anchor at WCSH-TV (Portland, ME)
Sam Olsen primarily covers news in the coastal region of Maine, United States, including areas around Bath, Brunswick, and Portland.
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Digital Content Specialist at Intrepid Travel
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