Peter Bragdon, 33, of Gray gets a three-year sentence, with all but 18 months suspended.
2012
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Supreme Court approves strip searches for any offense
By a 5-4 vote, the court ruled that people arrested for any offense, however minor, may be forced to strip even if there is no suspicion of contraband.
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Feds enact 22 percent cut in New England cod catch
But the measure only buys time for regulators and fishermen to find some way to avoid devastating cuts in 2013.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Gray man sentenced for stealing from veterans group
GRAY – Peter Bragdon, 33, of Gray, has been sentenced for stealing $8,902 from the Maine Chapter of the Sons of AMVETS (American Veterans). Androscoggin County Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy sentenced Bragdon to three years in jail with all but 18 months suspended, and two years of probation, according to Maine Attorney General’s Office. […]
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UMaine system gave $7M in individual raises
Most raises, from 5 percent to 63 percent, were given over the past seven years under the Salaried Employee Compensation and Classification Program.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
The Universal Notebook: All judges are activist judges
In his March 23 decision in the Maine labor history mural case, U.S. District Court Judge John Woodcock concluded that Gov. Paul LePage was simply engaging in legal “government speech” when he ordered the mural removed from the Department of Labor waiting room sight unseen. “The Governor’s message – whether verbal or in the form […]
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Westbrook man charged in propane tank incident
Joshua Prokey was charged with possession of stolen materials today, and authorities say he was also violated laws regulating the transport of hazardous materials.
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The View From Away: How can he be in 2 places at once when he’s not anywhere at all?
The first time I heard Firesign Theatre, I think it was 1968. I could research it, but doing your homework is such a hassle. Besides, this is the Opinion page. If I start getting my facts straight, they’re going to want everybody to do it. If you don’t know Firesign Theatre, first of all shame […]
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Contemporary art museum announces biennial artists
Seventeen artists have been chosen by the Center for Maine Contemporary Art for its fall exhibition.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland School Notebook: April 2
Portland teens rank in US scholarship programs PORTLAND — Six students in Portland’s public high schools have been honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Ellen Jewett, a senior at Portland High School, has been named a National Merit Scholarship finalist and selected as a candidate for the Presidential Scholars Program. She previously was chosen as […]