The National Rifle Association is gathering this week for its annual meetings amid inner turmoil the likes of which has not been seen in decades.
2019
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump administration rule could deny health care to transgender patients
Civil rights organizations fear a new rule being worked on by the federal Health and Human Services Department could remove nondiscrimination protections of the Affordable Care Act for LGBTQ individuals.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Inmate expected to get drug treatment in jail as court order stands, at least for now
Aroostook County officials sought to delay the order that they provide Brenda Smith with Suboxone while they appealed it over concerns about administering the drug in the jail.
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
MSAD75 Teachers:
As teachers in MSAD75 we feel it is time to use our “teacher voice” and speak out for our teachers and our profession. It is the teachers who care for and teach the children in this district, it is the teachers who nurture and support and encourage children each and every day. The teachers in MSAD 75 […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Spring sports season off to slow start-Southern edition
Cape Elizabeth senior Nick Martin, who had the game-winning goal in overtime, handles the ball in traffic during last week’s contest against Scarborough. The Capers prevailed, 7-6. (Ed. Note: For the complete Cape Elizabeth-Greely baseball and Cape Elizabeth-Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth-Yarmouth boys’ lacrosse game stories, see theforecaster.net) The spring sports season has gotten off to […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Four men charged with cutting dozens of rival lobsterman’s traps
The Maine Marine Patrol found that the targeted lobsterman lost more than 70 traps.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Two Maine companies settle lawsuit claiming theft of trade secrets
Idexx sued last summer alleging that two former employees stole trade secrets when they left to join Vets First Choice, which merged with another company to become Covetrus.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Jury deliberates fate of former prison guard accused of sexually assaulting inmate
Explicit text messages between Joshua Dall-Leighton and the alleged victim could play a key role in the case.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Schools to vote Thursday on controversial football realignment
The MPA’s general membership will vote on a plan to reduce Class A football to eight teams and drop six longtime Class A programs to Class B.
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
Plastic bag ban, paper bag fee would do little good for Mainers
It has not been difficult to find bills this legislative session that would be harmful to businesses or consumers in Maine. One such bill is LD 1532, sponsored by Rep. Holly Stover, which seeks to ban plastic bags in Maine and impose a fee on the use of paper bags. The measure is scheduled for a […]