Leah Baldacci, an Augusta attorney, defended her position Friday, saying “the phrase ‘White Privilege’ is also, by definition, a racist comment” because it “categorizes a whole race as being guilty of bad faith.”
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Trump tweets about $38.1 million in funding for Maine bridges
Maine is one of 20 states to receive federal grant money for transportation infrastructure through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program.
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Maine law enforcement agencies lack the data needed to address racial disparities
The public outcry over systemic racism and police violence spurred by the death of George Floyd has renewed pressure on state officials to fund and support robust data collection and analysis by police agencies.
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Wilton Planning Board Agenda
Wilton Planning Board Agenda 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18 ***As a result of the COVID-19 crisis the Board has determined to conduct this meeting via remote access as provided in LD 2167 (Part G). As required by law, all votes taken at this meeting will be taken by roll call. For information on participating in […]
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Maine Family Planning weighs appeal in lawsuit over federal ‘gag rule’
A federal judge last week dismissed the nonprofit’s legal challenge of a Trump administration rule that puts new restrictions on abortion providers that receive Title X family planning grants.
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The Latest: Floyd’s neck was pinned by officer for 7 minutes, 46 seconds, prosecutors acknowledge
The latest on protests around the world against racism and police brutality. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a police officer had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for 7 minutes, 46 seconds – not the 8:46 that has become a global symbol of police brutality. The initial complaint alleges Derek Chauvin “had his […]
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Sabres change course, fire GM Botterill after 3 seasons
Buffalo fires Jason Botterill in a dramatic change-of-course three weeks after co-owner Kim Pegula said his job was secure.
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Mental health, Riverview officials criticize Cumberland County pepper spray incident
A patient being transported from Cumberland County Jail to Riverview Psychiatric Center was pepper sprayed, and the spray was not properly washed off prior to arrival at Riverview, officials said.
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Tiz the Law is class of Belmont field, Triple Crown favorite
Tiz the Law looks every bit like the best 3-year-old in the world and is the Triple Crown favorite, even with the races being run out of their normal order.
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The Latest: White House steps up effort to downplay coronavirus concerns
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. NEW YORK — President Trump has long been fond of crafting his own version of the facts. But when he said “if we stop testing right now we’d have very few cases” of coronavirus, he may have written a new line of attack […]