Police say that the bullet that killed Jasper Smith in May was fired from Robert McCoy’s 9 mm handgun.
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Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Ogunquit require police officers to wear gay pride patches? | Fact brief
The southern Maine town has a long history as an LGBTQ-friendly destination.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers pass budget after brief rebellion from progressive Democrats
The House initially rejected the proposal to add more than $320 million in new spending and taxes over the next 2 years to supplement the $11.3 billion budget previously approved by the Democratic majority, but reversed course after it was approved in the Senate.
Posted inMaine, News
‘Antiques Roadshow’ finally makes it to Maine
About 65 appraisers were at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay to assess items for the popular PBS show’s 30th season — and its first visit to the state.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Quebec driver reaches for coffee when 18-wheeler goes off road in Carrabassett Valley
Driver Gerald Tousignant, 63, was uninjured Tuesday in the crash involving his fully loaded log truck.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, Mark LaFlamme, News
Oh, the people you’ll meet at a scene of mayhem | Column
He’s said it before and he’ll say it once more. The absolute coolest part of his current job is mingling with the rabble when things get rocking, says Mark LaFlamme.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine leads the country with first aquaculture apprenticeship program
Faced with a shortage of skilled workers for the state’s fish, shellfish and seaweed farms, Maine is breaking ground to find a solution.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools & Education
Proposed Pell grant eligibility changes could ‘devastate’ Maine’s community colleges
A US House budget bill would eliminate federal financial aid for part-time students, which could have major repercussions at community colleges, although a Senate version of the bill walks back those limits.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston council delays vote on needle exchange ordinance
The decision came after a lengthy debate and testimony from service providers, recovery advocates and business owners about whether needle exchange programs should be regulated locally.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republican effort to overturn state budget with people’s veto falls short
The effort to overturn the $11.3 billion continuing services budget approved in March could have forced a government shutdown.