Students from Hallowell, Newcastle, Rome and Topsham.
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America’s small towns are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes
The United States is in the midst of an officer shortage that many blame on the two-fold morale hit of 2020 – the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police that boiled over following the murder of George Floyd by a police officer.
State expands fish consumption warning for Maine waters due to ‘forever chemical’ contamination
The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention warned people last year to limit consumption of fish from several freshwater locations around the state, and announced Thursday that it has expanded the advisory to include new locations.
Blue Crew has ‘amazing showings’
The team of students from schools in Farmington, Jay and Limestone won more awards, qualified for the World Competition.
Penobscot County sheriff’s deputy killed in snowmobile crash in Limestone
Staff Sgt. Bobbie Pelletier died Sunday, the sheriff’s office said, but details about the circumstances were not released.
Rural sewage plants hit by ransomware attacks in Maine
No money was paid and no customer data was compromised, officials say.