The first modern curator of religion at the museum will lead a five-year series of events and exhibitions.
November 2016
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Attorneys for dermatologist charged with fraud try to undermine prosecution’s medical expert
The defense takes aim at testimony casting doubt on Dr. Joel Sabean’s claim that he sent a family member millions of dollars because he believed she needed treatment for medical ailments.
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Posted inLife & Culture
Religion law in Indiana proves no defense for child abuse
An Indianapolis woman admits committing battery after beating her son with a coat hanger.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage joins in Mississippi lawsuit over state’s anti-gay law
Mississippi’s religious freedom law sought to allow public employees to refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage tells Obama that Maine won’t participate in refugee resettlement
In a letter sent Friday, the governor says he has ‘lost confidence’ in the federal government’s ability to vet refugees from war-torn countries such as Syria.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Who can monitor the polls? Answers to some common questions
The rules vary by state, and while nearly every state does allow partisan observers, they are usually prohibited from intimidating, harassing or threatening voters.
Posted inMaine
Juvenile dies at Long Creek detention center
The state attorney general’s office confirms the death of a resident but does not provide details.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Major League notebook: D’backs hire Red Sox bench coach as manager
Torey Lovullo, who served as Boston’s interim manager while John Farrell received cancer treatment, is heading to Arizona.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World
Rampaging squirrel injures 3 at Florida retirement home
The animal bites one person outdoors and won’t let go, prompting the person to run inside, where the squirrel attacks others.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Charges elevated against third adult accused of molesting child in Franklin County
A Wilton woman is indicted on more-serious charges and a second woman and a man await sentencing.