Two defendants in high-profile homicides in Maine are due to appear in court for change-of-plea hearings this week. Nineteen-year-old Andrew Balcer is scheduled to plead guilty Wednesday in Superior Court in Augusta to fatally stabbing his parents on Oct. 31, 2016. He was 16 at the time but was going to be tried as an […]
September 2018
Posted inTimes Record
Maine House asks court whether tribe could run casino
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s top court could weigh in on whether a tribe could run a casino on tribal land without state permission. The House last month approved Rep. Henry Bear’s order asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to consider whether a U.S. Supreme Court decision would allow the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians to […]
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Letter: Breen helps a constituent get action
When I reached out to District 25 state Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to share our family’s story and ask for help, she jumped into action. Our daughter was born deaf due to congenital cytomegalovirus, the most common viral cause of birth defects and developmental disabilities. Despite how common and preventable CMV is, only 9 percent […]
Posted inTimes Record
Maine’s fall hunting seasons about to kick into high gear
AUGUSTA (AP) — The busiest part of the year for Maine’s bear hunt is entering its final days while the seasons for deer and moose draw closer. Most Maine bear hunting takes place during the season in which it’s legal to use bait. The bait season ends on Sept. 22. It’s still legal to hunt […]
Posted inTimes Record
Maine residents asked to sign up for pesticide disposal
AUGUSTA (AP) — The state of Maine is asking residents to round up their old banned and unusable pesticides and register to dispose of them safely. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry says the weed- and bug-killers must be disposed of properly because otherwise they can harm human health and the environment. The […]
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Letter: Morales for state rep in South Portland
Democrat Victoria Morales is the right choice for House District 33 in South Portland. An innovative small business owner and devoted mother, Victoria is deeply committed to advocating for the needs of our community. I first met Victoria when we were both learning to become effective candidates in the Emerge Maine program. Within moments of […]
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Letter: McCreight earned re-election to House District 51
I’ve never written a letter to the editor before, but given the extreme lack of bipartisanship in government, I must applaud my state representative, Democrat Joyce “Jay” McCreight, who works with everyone – regardless of political party – to make Maine a better place. What impresses me the most about Jay is her willingness to listen. She […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh, sex assault accuser to testify publicly Monday
Senate Republicans delay a Judiciary Committee vote that had been planned for Thursday.
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Letter: Support the Falmouth library referendum
The Falmouth Memorial Library is a high-volume resource. It has welcomed and been enjoyed by many townspeople. The library services every age group and every economic background. Its patrons are as diverse as our town. The last referendum was supported by a majority of the townspeople, illustrating the community involvement that has been present since […]
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Letter: Send Denno back to the state House
Our community here in Cumberland brings together a wonderful collection of young families and seniors, those new to the area and residents who’ve been here for generations. State Rep. Dale Denno, D-Cumberland, consistently and responsibly works for all of us. One of the most consequential committees in Augusta over the last two years was the […]