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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Layoffs loom for 2,500 Maine state workers who are federally funded
The layoffs would be done according to seniority, so federally funded employees could bump less senior workers whose jobs are state funded.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Mexico man sentenced to 35 years for killing stepson in 2022
Jessica Kelley told the judge her son was the only one she could always count on to help her. ‘I miss my son every day, and I cry many nights.’
Posted inElections, Maine, New England, News, Politics
Graham Platner’s political director resigns over candidate’s social media posts
Genevieve McDonald made the announcement in a letter Friday as the Democratic Senate hopeful comes under intense scrutiny for the since-deleted posts.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine public defense agency announces new director
Frayla Tarpinian is being promoted after leading the state’s first brick-and-mortar public defense office in Augusta for 2 years.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
LeAnn Rimes sings about ‘Portland, Maine’ in new duet
The song was also released in 2014 by Tim McGraw and drew some local ire for the lyric ‘I don’t know where that is. And I don’t want to know.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Capitol police chief, accused of assaulting Hallowell officer, resigns
Matthew Clancy, who is facing a criminal charge of assault, resigned Oct. 8.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Border Patrol SUV involved in alleged Chicago vehicle ramming, shooting reportedly driven to Maine
A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot a woman accused of ramming an agency vehicle earlier this month. The woman’s attorney says the SUV is now in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Skating into UMaine hockey season, senior night soccer in Turner and more
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from the past week.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Jared Golden urges Maine voters to reject voter ID referendum
The state’s 2nd District congressman called Question 1 a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing.’