Half of the pedestrians killed this year were hit in Portland, including a 57-year-old man who was hit by 2 cars Sunday.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Politics
Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases
This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a ‘speedy trial’ bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Man seriously burned after fireworks explode inside Lewiston apartment
Witnesses said the victim suffered visible burns to his face and it appeared he was having trouble with his throat.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston crews cover half of ‘Dump Trump’ graffiti
Fresh graffiti stating ‘Dump Trump’ appeared over the weekend in Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Lewiston. City crews covered the word ‘Dump’ on Monday.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Jay-based school district proposes 5.75% hike to budget
Increases in salaries, benefits and insurance costs account for most of the increase, officials said.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Students, advocates urge Maine lawmakers to protect children from online ‘doxxing’
Publicly identifying or publishing private information about a student can negatively impact not only their mental health and safety but that of the entire school communities, supporters told a legislative committee.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Maine child care workers to strike Tuesday over proposed cuts to state stipend
At least 200 child care workers were planning to leave work and head to Augusta to protest proposed cuts to a program they say has been critical to stabilizing the industry.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Dixfield-based school superintendent estimates 6.78% budget increase
Superintendent Pam Doyen noted that the budget figures are very rough estimates at this time.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Six pets die, farmhouse and barn destroyed in Madrid Township fire
Frank and Jennifer Horton came home just before 7 p.m. and discovered their farmhouse and attached barn were on fire.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Intellectually disabled students call on Legislature to create more inclusive college opportunities
A bill proposed by Rep. Kelly Murphy, D-Scarborough, would create 5 higher education programs for students with developmental disabilities.