Connie Venskus will participate virtually in the 26-mile Dana Farber Jimmy Fund Walk, all within 1.5 miles of her home.
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Did Maine abolish the death penalty in the 1800s? | Fact brief
The state’s laws regarding capital punishment for various crimes have changed repeatedly throughout Maine’s history.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man sentenced to 20 years for distributing child sex abuse videos
Investigators discovered Harold Clayton III amassed over 1,800 images and 60 videos of child sexual abuse.
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Lewiston council wants to drop controversial piece of needle exchange ordinance
A vote on the ordinance was postponed again, but a majority of councilors now oppose limiting needle exchange programs to a 1-to-1 model, matching state officials.
Posted inMaine, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley approves updated town plan, sign ordinance
The major points addressed in the updated Comprehensive Plan include housing, and land use and density changes in some areas.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, News, Politics
The world mostly sees one side of Maine. Could this year be different? | Column
A look at how the state is portrayed by national media outlets, as they find more reasons to visit.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Conservatives out educators, including some in Maine, accused of cheering Charlie Kirk’s death
While no Maine educators appear to have been fired over the issue, some districts have investigated or placed teachers on leave.
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Justice Department sues Maine for refusing to provide voter information
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows twice denied the DOJ’s request for the information, which includes personal data such as birth dates, addresses and partial Social Security numbers.
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Auburn says condition of former Minot Avenue shoe factory poses threat to public
The former shoe factory known as ‘The Barn’ was once eyed for a Chinese medical tourism facility. The owner said they still plan to reuse the property.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Chellie Pingree, Portland leaders pressure ICE to share details on arrest outside school
Immigration officers’ refusal to identify themselves while detaining a parent during student drop-off at Gerald E. Talbot Community School last week has led to a growing chorus of calls for transparency from federal agents.