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Former Maine trooper pleads guilty to domestic violence assault

by Matt Byrne April 28, 2021April 29, 2021

Justin ‘Jay’ Cooley’s ex-wife said Maine State Police supervisors were reluctant to pursue criminal charges despite her reports of abuse.

Baseball, Sports, Times Record, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine

Baseball: Richmond starts its season off with victory over Carrabec

by Eli Canfield April 28, 2021

Andrew Vachon pitches six strong innings as Richmond earns opening day victory.

Nation & World, Religion and Values

Bishops may press Biden to stop taking Communion

by DAVID CRARY Associated Press April 28, 2021

Only the second Catholic president, he is the first to publicly support abortion rights.

Maine, News

Maine should strictly enforce gun prohibitions to prevent domestic violence deaths, report says

by Megan Gray April 28, 2021April 29, 2021

The latest report of a state panel that monitors domestic abuse homicides focuses attention on efforts to keep firearms out of the hands of abusers.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Families rally in Scarborough for return to full in-person learning

by Rachel Ohm April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

The Mills administration is continuing its current approach to school reopenings and will re-examine requirements if the U.S. CDC makes further adjustments, a spokeswoman says.

Sports

NBA roundup: Cavaliers’ Love apologizes for on-court tantrum

by Associated Press April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

Kevin Love, who angrily tapped the ball back into play on an inbounds pass, says his behavior was out of line and out of character.

Maine, Schools and Education

From poetry to the pitch, Thomas College’s Caleb Gorey has made the most of school

by Greg Levinsky April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

The Thomas College student recently released his third book, “The Dark Party,” and expects to graduate early.

Business, Nation & World

Florida lawmakers move to punish social media companies

by BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Social media companies faced the wrath of Florida Republicans as lawmakers were poised Wednesday to send legislation to the governor as part of a campaign to punish online platforms who some lawmakers say discriminate against conservative thought. It was another key legislative victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who urged lawmakers to deliver […]