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Capitol Police merger advances despite Republican pushback
Republican lawmakers and Capitol Police union criticize merger bill over pay gaps and inefficiencies.
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Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement
The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on it Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pooh Corner Farm family keeps business growing into Bethel
The next generation at the Mason Township garden nursery is moving the flower and gift shop to Bethel Village.
Posted inNews
Franklin Health launches Parkinson’s support group
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Franklin Health in Farmington has announced the launch of a new Parkinson’s Support Group, offering a welcoming space for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers to connect, share and support one another. Meetings will be held the second Monday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon at the Stanley […]
Posted inColumns, Maine, Mark LaFlamme, News
Lewiston ladies foil porch thief’s grab for prescription cat food ∣ Column
There’s a new crime-fighting duo in town and at least one would-be porch pirate has been sent packing because of it, Mark Laflamme writes.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Mills ups the pressure for permanent free community college in her final year as governor
The two-term Democratic governor now running for U.S. Senate has visited campuses recently in an effort to get one of her signature policies funded.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Can we put our snow shovels away now? | Column
The last snowfall in Portland is usually at the end of March. Usually.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Search of alleged Carrabassett Valley shooter’s home yielded 2 dozen guns, forensic evidence
The evidence, court documents say, led police to charge Austin Doucette, 24, with murder in the March 8 death of 23-year-old Makayla DeSantis.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Feds investigating Maine’s practice of placing transgender inmates in women’s prison
The U.S. Justice Department says it will also investigate the practice in California, citing reports of sexual harassment and assault by transgender inmates in both states.