The Legislature now elects the attorney general; the governor’s proposal would give appointment authority to himself.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Collins: BIW may benefit as $1 billion in ship funding advances
If the funding bill for an additional DDG-51 destroyer becomes law, Bath Iron Works likely would build it.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Three indicted in shooting, stabbing at South Portland recreation fields
The indictments stem from a drug deal involving ‘a relatively small quantity of marijuana,’ police say.
Posted inMaine, News
Clinton to hold special town meeting on police budget
Some town officials said Thursday they were surprised at the rejection of a budget for the Clinton Police Department, which will be reconsidered at a special town meeting Aug. 18.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Jim Morrison poem found in Paris hotel room up for auction
The document written in the brooding rocker’s own hand contains references to his recurring themes: death and snakes.
Posted inMaine, News
Driver remains in critical condition after crash with school bus in New Gloucester
Police are still investigating the cause and have taken blood samples to determine whether he was impaired.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Car burglaries in Portland up only slightly this year
The recent spate of break-ins involved many vehicles, but statistics show that, in total, the number is a small increase over last year, which had the lowest amount in six years.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Jazz visionary Ornette Coleman dies at 85
Early in his career, Coleman’s unconventional playing led him to be rejected by both the public and fellow musicians. One bandleader paid him not to solo.
Posted inNation & World, News
Can Britain’s lightly armed cops provide answers for America?
In a country where the vast majority of police officers patrol with batons and pepper spray, the elite cadre of cops who are entrusted with guns almost never use them.