The Portland native also served in both chambers of the Maine Legislature and as state attorney general.
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Autopsy leaves unanswered questions about when Lewiston shooter died
Experts who reviewed a copy of the report shared with the Press Herald say estimating Robert Card’s time of death with any confidence is difficult or impossible.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Last-minute red flag bill draws a divided crowd to State House hearing
Supporters say the bill would provide an important path forward for families seeking to restrict a loved one’s access to firearms without stigmatizing mental illness, while opponents raise concerns about due process and Second Amendment rights.
Posted inMaine
Gov. Mills clashes with tribal relations board, leaving seats unfilled
Gov. Janet Mills withdrew 2 nominations amid an unusual public dispute over whether it was appropriate for the leaders of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission to voice concerns about her picks.
Posted inMaine
Key questions in Popham Beach lawsuit will head to trial
A judge has agreed the Tappens and the Hills, who both own homes in a subdivision on Popham Beach, have raised fair questions about land ownership that merit a trial.
Posted inMaine
Heavy snow in April? Mainers scoff at spring storm after warm winter
The wet, heavy snow brings out a mix of resignation, excitement and anger among some of those braving the nor’easter Thursday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Nation / World, News
Lewiston council passes resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The resolution asks Maine’s congressional delegation and President Biden to demand an end to violence in Gaza and Israel, and ‘an immediate and unconditional release of all Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners unjustly held.’
Posted inMaine
Nor’easter slams Maine, causing 350,000 outages at the storm’s peak
CMP and Versant expect restoration efforts to stretch into next week in the areas hardest hit by the heavy snow and high wind.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Frustrated lawmakers back proposal to create a separate child welfare department
A proposal for a new Department of Child and Family Services wins strong support in the Maine Senate amid efforts to reform the state’s troubled child welfare system, but the Mills administration wants the idea studied first.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Ban on paramilitary activity passes by 1 vote in Maine House
The bill would ban paramilitary activity intended to create public disturbances or violence.