The legislation includes language from the congresswoman’s proposed Ruth Moore Act on how the Department of Veterans Affairs will report information on sexual assault disability claims.
December 2016
Posted inMaine, News
Vandals set hundreds of cows loose at Maine dairy farm and 1 dies, police say
A cow broke its neck when vandals let the herd out of their pens at the Misty Meadow Farm last week and also vandalized the Wright Place Farm, Clinton police say.
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Posted inLife & Culture, News
Fitness trainer from Gray featured in her second reality TV show in less than a year
Jodi Theriault is part of History’s “The Selection,” beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, and was previously on “Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge” on CMT.
Posted inNews, Politics
Proposal calls for more detailed data about out-of-state political donors
Groups from outside Maine gave a record $14 million to state campaigns this year, but the political action committees donating the money often don’t list individual contributors.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Shelters to hold holiday pet adoption push
BRUNSWICK — The Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter of Edgecomb hope to find homes for more than 80 rescued puppies and kittens by Christmas, and will be hosting two major adoption events Dec. 10 and 17. For an additional cost, staff and volunteers are offering Christmas Day deliveries while dressed as Santa and his […]
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Portland police mourn loss of patrol dog
Taz, a K-9 veteran of the department, died at the age of 9 on Friday, WCSH-TV reports.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Two New York men charged in Milford home invasion
Maine wardens and Brewer police officers stopped the men on North Main Street in Brewer after determining their vehicle matched a witness description.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Changes coming to Falmouth's crash-prone intersection
FALMOUTH — Drivers regularly using Bucknam Road will have to get used to a new traffic pattern starting next year. The Maine Department of Transportation will widen the road to add dedicated turn lanes and install a new traffic light at the intersection with the northbound on-ramp to Interstate 295. The $640,000 project is slated to begin […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Buckfield wood products company sold
The new owners of Wells Wood Turning and Finishing intend to expand markets for the 30-person company.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath library to celebrate 125th anniversary
BATH — Patten Free Library will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its founding with a fundraising open house and raffle Friday, Dec. 30. The 33 Summer St. library will close at 1 p.m. and re-open for the 5-8 p.m. event, with music by Jud Caswell, sweets and a cash bar. Only 125 tickets, at $25 […]