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13-year-old girl’s suicide drives anti-bullying message: ‘We can’t let Kitty die in vain’

A photo on a previous version of this story incorrectly identified someone as Kaitlyn McGuire.

Farmers markets embracing food stamps with the help of USDA

In a previous version of this story, a reference was made to the state earmarking $4 million to help process benefits. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated the money.

A list of farmers markets with a previous version of this story was incorrect. A correct list will be available by June 1 on the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets website at mffm.org (http://www.mainefarmersmarkets.org/).

Law enforcement agencies continue search for missing Glenburn girl

An earlier version of this story contained an incorrect spelling of the name of Nichole Cable's mother. Her name is Kristine Wiley, not Willey.

Marine patrol arrests 2 men in elver poaching operation

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Marine Patrol officers came across the alleged illegal elver harvesting operation Harvest Cove. The operation was in Harrington Cove.

Mother makes emotional plea for return of missing Glenburn teen

An earlier version of this story misspelled the last name of Nichole Cable's mother and the mother's husband. Their last name is Wiley, not Willey.

Astronauts fresh from space touch down in Bangor on their way home

An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated Bangor International Airport is the last airport planes encounter when flying from the U.S. to Europe and the first airport planes can land at when flying to the U.S. from Europe. It is the last (or first) major U.S. airport.

Van carrying woman, two children collides with truck after driver distracted by her dogs

This story was amended to correct that Angelique McReavy was babysitting the children and not their mother and that two dogs were in the van, not one. The incorrect information in the earlier version was provided by police.

Tank containing oil sludge catches fire at Carmel recycling facility

A previous version of this story incorrectly said the fire was caused by workers cleaning the material from the tank. It was caused by cutting up the tank with torches.

Elementary school’s ‘blessing of the fleet’ canceled for violating First Amendment

An earlier version of this story contained an incorrect date for the launch of the skiffs. The launch is scheduled for June 14, not June 4.

Lowell firefighters get new truck from New York

An earlier version of this story said that the donating fire department was the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Co. when it should have said the North Granville Hose Co. Bay Ridge owned the truck prior to North Granville.

Bill to temporarily ban tar sands oil in Maine turns into plan to study transport across state

An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Ben Chipman, the bill's sponsor, is a Democrat. Chipman is unenrolled.

Authorities still investigating crash that killed teacher

An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that a fundraiser was planned for May 17. The fundraiser was held May 10.

Illegal Bangor pool dumping incident spurs reminder about safe water disposal

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated there was no chlorine in the discharged pool water.

Two men arrested in latest Lewiston fires

In a previous version of this story, Bryan Wood's name was misspelled as Brian.

Legislative oversight panel OKs probe of document shredding allegation

An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Robert Long as the writer. Scott Thistle, state politics editor of the Lewiston Sun Journal, wrote the story.

Maine colleges and universities to hold commencements in May

An earlier version of this story said Eastern Maine Community College's commencement is at 9 a.m. It is at 10 a.m.

Bangor man accused of asphyxiating girlfriend appears in court

A previous version incorrectly stated that Sherry Clifford's oldest son is Keith Clifford. Her oldest son, who had dinner at her house on Sunday, is Eric Clifford.

Frenchville man suffers internal injuries in motorcycle accident

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated in the headline that Timothy Ouellette is from Fort Kent.

Police: Westbrook man arrested after allegedly assaulting Stormtrooper, Ghostbuster during Free Comic Book Day

An earlier version of this story requires correction. Coast City Comics, not Coastal City Comics, was hosting an event associated with Free Comic Book Day.

Rockland-area school board OKs budget cutting teaching positions, despite students’ pleas

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that a half-time webmaster and half-time Maine Learning Technology Initiative instructor were included in the budget. Those two positions had been cut from the budget earlier by the administration.