‘The Happytime Murders’ features puppets engaging in drug use, gun violence and sex, with the tagline ‘No Sesame. All Street.’
May 2018
Proposed expansion of hunting in 3 Maine wildlife refuges would apply only to newly acquired land
In one, a 90-acre parcel in the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, hunting is already allowed, according to a refuge biologist.
South Berwick man on ATV hit pedestrian and fled on foot, police say
Franklin Mann is charged with aggravated assault and operating under the influence resulting in an injury, both felonies.
Portland firefighters battle 2 major blazes on a hot afternoon
A man who works near the building on Valley Street said the entire third floor was engulfed in flames.
Catholic diocese parts ways with the Maine Council of Churches
Bishop Robert Deeley says the council’s decision to take public stands based on majority votes by its members, rather than unanimous agreement, could leave the diocese supporting positions not grounded in the teachings of the church.
Judge denies Republicans’ bid to escape ranked-choice voting in June 12 primaries
Barring an appeal, the win-with-over-50% system will be used in the Maine party’s races for governor and a House seat.
Cumberland County school chiefs respond to DeVos statements on immigrant students
Superintendents of eight school districts pledge to follow federal law that guarantees public education to all students, regardless of immigration status.
He’s disqualified as a U.S. Senate candidate, but Max Linn is still posting campaign signs
Linn has been ruled out of the June 12 Republican primary because he didn’t collect enough valid voter signatures, but roadside signs that hail him as ‘Trump strong’ are still going up.
Fire damages 3-family house in Portland
Firefighters who happened to be nearby noticed the fire.
On the Move
NEW HIRES Maine Medical Partners announces the following new hires: Karen Dmytrasz, M.D., joined Maine Medical Partners–Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Dmytrasz will be seeing patients at the outpatient Geriatric Center, St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence, and other nursing home locations. She will also be the interim medical director at Hospice of Southern Maine. Claudia Picone, M.D., […]
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