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Maine’s middle class is shrinking

By Lori Valigra on Dec 28, 2022 06:00 pm
In Bangor, a couple making $39,000 is considered middle income, but they'd be lower income in Portland, where middle-income begins at $41,000.
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Police: 3-year-old Edgecomb girl’s death ruled a homicide

By CBS 13 on Dec 28, 2022 05:23 pm
The girl who died Sunday was identified by police as Makinzlee Handrahan.
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Father and son fall through ice on Searsport pond

By Kay Neufeld on Dec 28, 2022 05:05 pm
The pair were walking on Halfmoon Pond around 2 p.m. when it shattered, forcing them to swim back to shore.
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Long-time Maine State Police member tapped to lead agency

By The Associated Press on Dec 28, 2022 04:53 pm
Ross will succeed former Colonel John Cote who retired in September.
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Strike averted? Workers at the Woodland Pulp mill reach a deal.

By Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public on Dec 28, 2022 04:38 pm
Members of United Steelworkers Local 27 had sought more time off, raises and a cost-of-living adjustment to help them keep up with inflation.
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COVID-19 testing now required for travelers from China

By The Associated Press on Dec 28, 2022 04:02 pm
The increase in cases across China follows the rollback of the nation's strict anti-virus controls.
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Sanford house fire leaves firefighter injured, 3 displaced

By CBS 13 on Dec 28, 2022 03:11 pm
A firefighter was injured, and three people are unable to return home after a fire in Sanford forced them out of their building Tuesday night.
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Belfast’s long-running New Year’s festival canceled

By Kay Neufeld on Dec 28, 2022 02:53 pm
Since 1996, up to 4,000 people have gathered downtown to ring in the New Year with food, dancing, music, marching, drumming, activities and a bonfire.
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Health of retired pope Benedict XVI ‘worsening,’ Vatican says

By The Associated Press on Dec 28, 2022 02:45 pm
Benedict, who was the first pontiff to resign in 600 years, has become increasingly frail in recent years as he dedicated his post-papacy life to prayer and meditation.
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Why a duck’s feet don’t freeze in winter and other chilly questions

By Aislinn Sarnacki on Dec 28, 2022 02:26 pm
Ducks have special adaptations that allow them to weather the harsh winters and constantly changing environments of Maine winters.
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