Claims that excessive force was used against an 11-year-old are just the latest issue at the Long Creek Youth Development Center.
2018
Maine Voices: Media mislead, stigmatize by broadly linking mental illness to violence
There are many types and degrees of mind disorders, and those who have them are rarely a threat to others.
Commentary: Big-city media discredit themselves more than those who cry ‘fake news’
The press needs to replace its sensational tone and liberal agenda with steady and restrained reporting.
Commentary: Rex Tillerson’s defiance meant he had to go
The secretary of state was completely out of step with President Trump’s hard-line stance on North Korea.
Local youth demand action after Florida shooting
Times Record Staff About 100 Brunswick High School students walked out of class on Thursday to protest gun violence in the nation’s schools. The demonstration comes a little over a month since 17 people were shot and killed at a Parkland, Florida, high school. Students had planned to do the walkout in conjunction with a […]
Small group leaves school
LISBON Despite the urging of administrators to stay inside the building, a group of six Lisbon High School students walked out Thursday in a demonstration against gun violence and a call for improved school safety. Unlike other Midcoast school districts, Lisbon took the position that any students leaving the building without permission would face normal […]
In anticipation of ranked choice voting, Richmond to rent counting machine
RICHMOND In order to comply with the state’s new ranked choice voting system in June, Richmond will shell out up to $1,500 to rent an additional ballot counting machine. Selectmen approved the rental on Wednesday. Richmond’s current voting machine could only be set up to count the ranked choice ballots in June, but wouldn’t be […]
New library laptops approved in Richmond
RICHMOND Richmod selectmen Wednesday approved the purchase of a pair of new laptops for the Umberhine Library That decision had also been tabled at a past meeting as selectmen expressed concern about a $480 price tag for the new machines, and had requested more information. Library trustee Rose Beckwith outlined a timeline of the library’s […]