A disciplinary panel chastised Charles Budd for violating the Maine bar’s rules of conduct, but decided against any formal discipline, including a suspension or probation.
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Local girls sell hot chocolate on a cold day
The girls set up a stand Monday in front of their grandparents’ house in Lewiston.
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Inadequate hydrant to keep new Region 9 School of Applied Technology buildings closed
Brenda Gammon, director/superintendent of Region 9, said, ‘It’s devastating to us here at Region 9. We should be able to take ownership within the next month, but we will not be able to occupy the buildings.’
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Maine attorney general asks judge to restore 72-hour wait for gun sales
Attorney General Aaron Frey is appealing U.S. District Judge Lance Walker’s order from last week, which suspended a new waiting period law for buying firearms.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Trump administration terminates Maine’s U.S. attorney
Darcie McElwee, a Caribou native, had served as Maine’s lead prosecutor in the U.S. District Court since 2021.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
EPA visits Winthrop schools as part of electric bus investigation
The buses supplied to Winthrop by Lion Electric Co. through a federal program have been faulty.
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Maine’s congressional delegation wants more teenagers logging
In sustaining one of the state’s most important heritage industries, elected officials believe the measure would help sustain Maine’s identity, too.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Riding the storm out in Lewiston
The weekend’s snow and sleet presented a variety of challenges.
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Auburn’s Marty McIntyre ‘fills her cup’ by helping others
McIntyre founded a local chapter of 100 Women Who Care, an organization that donates money to local nonprofit organizations. In her spare time, she also volunteers for Seniors Plus and Meals on Wheels.
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The number of mental health providers licensed in Maine is up 60% since 2019. It still isn’t enough.
Despite the increase in counselors, substance use counselors, social workers and psychologists, many Mainers are still waiting months for care.