The case before the justices has to do with sentencing juveniles to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
2021
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House approves D.C. statehood as Senate fight looms
Republicans oppose the idea given that the new state would be overwhelmingly Democratic.
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Volunteers welcome and needed at Sanford vaccine clinic, organizers say
Here’s what I observed when I volunteered for a few hours last week, along with some perspective from others. It’s fun, positive, and I’ll do it again.
Posted inTimes Record
Mid Coast Hospital to lease former Bath high school for staff training
Mid Coast Hospital will use the former Bath Regional Career and Technical Center as a training site for employees from July to December.
Posted inThe Forecaster
SoPo deputy chief takes helm as interim police chief
South Portland Deputy Police Chief Amy Berry will serve as the city’s interim police chief, city officials said in a statement. Berry, who has served as deputy chief since 2001, was sworn- in on April 14. Berry has been with the department since 1977. She has a Master of Science in Business degree from Husson […]
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Reval moratorium bill dies in committee
A proposed bill in Augusta that might have provided some relief to South Portland residents worried about an impending tax hike due to a citywide revaluation has been voted down in committee. “An Act To Place a Moratorium on Property Revaluations for Tax Purposes during a State of Emergency,” sponsored by Sen. James Dill, D-Penobscot, […]
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SMCC awards COVID relief grants to students
Southern Maine Community College is awarding nearly $1.5 million in federal grants to students who are experiencing financial difficulties related to the coronavirus pandemic. SMCC’s statement said the college has offered short-term loans, grants and help with buying food or books. SMCC has also provided new and used laptops and desktop computers. The college has […]
Posted inTimes Record
Auction to benefit Bath cat rescue
Bath-based cat rescue and rehabilitation organization Paw in the Door will hold its annual spring fundraising auction online starting May 1. “We really had to expand our boundaries and be creative when everything shut down a year ago,” said President and founder Patty Sample Colwell. “By fundraising online, we have been able to run a […]
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South Portland Land Trust, city host community clean-up
The South Portland Land Trust and the city’s parks, recreation and waterfront department are inviting the public to a socially distanced community clean-up day on Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet at Mill Creek Park to get assignments and materials. Residents are also welcome to participate on their own and […]