As stunning as the verdict was for many, it was not an outright surprise for local attorneys who have been following the case closely.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
In Maine, George Floyd verdict elicits relief, a feeling of justice served
‘We cannot forget that George Floyd’s murder was not an isolated incident,’ says Maine Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn
Androscoggin County still leads state in cases; Shah cites ‘focal outbreaks’
Leaders of the Lewiston immigrant community said pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine created a hesitancy for all vaccines.
Posted inNation / World
General says Afghan withdrawal will make terror fight harder
Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, says finding and eliminating threats will be more difficult, but ‘not impossible.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mainers celebrate ‘stoner Christmas’ for first time under legal cannabis sales
Recreational cannabis retail stores across the state celebrated ‘4/20’ with specials, giveaways, raffles, food trucks, live music and more.
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Betts out of lineup after getting hit by pitch
Mookie Betts was hit by a pitch on his right forearm in the ninth inning Monday and out of the lineup Tuesday, but Manager Dave Roberts says ‘I think that we dodged a bullet.’
Posted inNation / World
Biden to America after George Floyd verdict: ‘We can’t stop here’
The president and vice president call on Congress to act swiftly to address policing reform, including by approving a bill named for Floyd, who died with his neck under the knee of former police officer Derek Chauvin last May.
Posted inMaine, News
Direct-care agencies urge Maine lawmakers to raise reimbursement rates
The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee is considering several bills that would boost the pay for those who provide direct care to Mainers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Woman struck and killed by vehicle in Westbrook
Police are investigating the incident, which happened in the Hamlet residential neighborhood.
Posted inNation / World
Wealthy Latin Americans flock to U.S. in search of COVID-19 vaccines
‘In Mexico, officials didn’t buy enough vaccines. It’s like they don’t care about their citizens.’