Name: Staffing crisis in Maine jails
Uploaded: 2/18/2020 11:12:35 PM
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Description: How a deadly crash is linked to a shortage of corrections officers at Maine county jails

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How a deadly crash is linked to a shortage of corrections officers at Maine county jails

"It's getting more dangerous." Correctional officers are being forced to work past their shifts, other officers are working a large amount of voluntary overtime.

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Heart patient inspired to pay it forward

Heart patient inspired to pay it forward

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Woman changing autism with salsa company passes away

Stephanie Lay died at her Windham home over the weekend. She was the owner of Maine-Tex Grilled Salsa, a company with mission to employ young adults with autism.

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Whitey Bulger juror says she regrets murder conviction

A juror in the murder and racketeering trial for the notorious Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger says she regrets voting in 2013 to convict him for murder.

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First-ever Dempsey Winter Games coming to Auburn's Lost Valley in March

The new winter-themed fundraising event will be held on March 7 at Lost Valley in Auburn.

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Moon, Mars and Earth to align before dawn on Tuesday

An eclipse-like event will cause Mars to vanish from the sky over North America early Tuesday morning.

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Stephanie Lay: Salsa company owner dies

Stephanie Lay: Salsa company owner dies

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South Carolina woman turns 107 years old

Etta Williams also had a cousin live to 106 and her grandmother lived to be 102.

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"Never giving up" is the key to Erin Flett's success

Combining her artistry and color is what makes her happiest.

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Valentine's Day: Time to think outside the box

Nothing says 'love' like going to the gym, racing around a track, snagging a flight, and...throwing axes? What?

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Valentines Day: Time to think outside the box

Nothing says love like going to the gym, racing around a track, snagging a flight, and...throwing axes? What?

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Maine matchmaker coaches clients on finding love

Maine matchmaker says she helps clients who want privacy in their search for love and those who are frustrated with online dating.

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Local welder breaks down gender barriers in her trades career

Hews Company in South Portland praises skills and work ethic of Tori Lambert, 19, and urges more young adults to explore careers in the trades.

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Kansas man will pay you $25K to help him find a girlfriend. Seriously.

Bachelor Jeff Gebhart said he is tired of dating the traditional way and despises online dating.

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Search continues for 6-year-old girl missing in South Carolina

The FBI has joined the search for Faye Swetlik, the Cayce girl who was last seen playing in her yard.

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Dog Helps Sunday River Ski Patrol

The dog helps ski patrol interact with skiers, and can track through the snow.

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