Much has been said in the press lately about the “evening sojourn” of two of the inmates in the Cumberland County Jail. It is true, this was an inexcusable lapse by those in charge, by officers on duty at the time and by policies within the system. This should not happen and actions are being […]
2012
Posted inNews
With Maine housing authority in turmoil, Dale McCormick steps down
The director defends her work, but is hoping her exit ends the housing agency paralysis caused by a ‘systematic attack.’
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Posted inLife & Culture
People & EntertainmentLady Antebellum to play at tornado-damaged school
INDIANAPOLIS — A southern Indiana high school wrecked by tornadoes won a free concert by country music stars Lady Antebellum on Tuesday thanks to a rival school that, along with students in other states, advocated on the battered school’s behalf in an online contest. Schools from as far away as northern Wisconsin submitted YouTube videos […]
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ATM card scam hits Saco-area customers
Thieves text people that their cards have been deactivated and extract information to ‘reactivate’ them.
Posted inNation & World
Major dating services agree to screen for sex offenders
LOS ANGELES — Three online dating giants agreed to screen for sex offenders and take other safety steps after a woman was assaulted on a date, the California attorney general’s office announced Tuesday. Match.com, eHarmony and Spark Networks signed a joint statement of business principles intended to provide an example for the industry and help […]
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Injuries hamper Portland Pirates’ offense
Ryan Duncan, Brett MacLean and Nathan Oystrick may not play in this weekend’s games.
Posted inNation & World
Life terms for youngsters seem troubling to Supreme Court justices
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices appeared troubled Tuesday by mandatory life sentences without parole imposed on murderers who are 14 or younger. There are 79 prisoners who were 14 or younger when they were given life terms with no parole for their part in a murder. To the apparent surprise of the justices, most of […]
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Employers prying open job applicants’ social media
Questions abound about the legality of demanding personal login and password information.
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Film, art detective follow the trail of works stolen by Nazis
Maine-raised Victoria Reed has helped resolve 1940s-era claims as a curator at Boston’s fine arts museum.
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World, Nation Dispatches, March 21, 2012
BEIRUT Syrian soldiers seize rebel stronghold Syrian soldiers backed by tanks seized the eastern city of Deir el-Zour from rebels on Tuesday, the latest opposition stronghold to fall to an offensive by the better equipped Syrian military. Activist Osama Mansour said government troops and armored cars entered the city about 60 miles from the Iraqi […]