The class-action lawsuit, filed in Penobscot County, says St. Joseph Hospital and its owner should have done more to protect patients’ private information.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers push to expand ranked choice voting to governor’s race
The Maine Law Court issued an advisory opinion in 2017 saying the method would violate the state Constitution, but proponents say a court decision in Alaska dismantled the court’s reasoning.
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
MSAD 58 directors to discuss next steps after school budget fails
If a budget is not approved by July 1, the district can continue using the operational budget most recently approved and in this case it is 2024-25 budget.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Norway’s municipal budget to face scrutiny at next week’s town meeting
Increases to police, fire and other departments have voters looking at an 11% increase.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Red flag hearing offers preview of Maine’s looming referendum battle
The office of Gov. Janet Mills testified against the red flag proposal, saying Maine’s existing yellow flag law is working and the requirement for a mental health evaluation is reasonable.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
TikToker plants the seeds of influence
A TikTok influencer talks to audience while planting in a community garden in Lewiston.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County budget committee overrides commissioners’ changes to $11.5M spending plan
Commissioners had added back in money for flex benefits for themselves in 4-1 vote last week but the budget committee’s decision eliminates the funds.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
University of Maine helps develop database on college hazing deaths
A professor leading UMaine’s Hazing Prevention Research Lab said the lab also hopes to conduct the first national study on college hazing in 17 years.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
$43M budget for RSU 10 narrowly passes
Member towns seemed split on supporting the budget, but it still passed.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine
More Maine babies are named Cooper and Aurora. Is it why we think?
Expectant parents appear to be influenced by names in the news, but don’t look for a bunch of baby Janets any time soon.