The 228-page consultant’s report scrutinizes Maine’s welfare system.
May 2014
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Parole denied for man convicted of 1973 Litchfield murder
The family of Debra Dill, who was beaten to death with a hammer, urged the Maine state parole board to deny Michael Boucher freedom.
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Betts powers Sea Dogs again
Mookie Betts goes 3 for 5 with a tiebreaking homer as Portland beats New Britain, 13-5.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Analysis of Maine welfare system: Still much to reform
A controversial consultant calls for changes in line with Gov. LePage’s policies, leading to claims the report is a political document.
Posted inNation & World, News
National 9/11 Museum opens to relatives and survivors
Victims’ friends and relatives, rescue workers and 9/11 survivors descended into the space where the World Trade Center once stood for the dedication of the National Sept. 11 Memorial Museum.
Posted inMaine, News
Old Orchard Beach reaches settlement with ousted manager
Former manager Mark Pearson had sued for wrongful termination.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Nova Star prepares to depart Portland on maiden voyage: Photos
The 528-foot, $165 million Nova Star ferry will leave Portland Thursday night on its first commercial run to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Staff Photographer Amelia Kunhardt captured scenes of the crew making last-minute preparations on Wednesday.
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Iraq veteran sentenced for stealing metal from Togus veterans hospital
Derek Less resold 409 pounds of copper wire and plumbing fittings in 2012 to fuel his drug habit.
Posted inMaine, News
Yarmouth library hits $1 million fundraising goal
Expansion and renovation of the Merrill Memorial Library is scheduled to be completed by October.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Two Maine lighthouses go on the auction block
The government is looking to unload the pricey structures off the coast, which can now be operated remotely, but let the buyer beware.