Maine State Police say they will start targeted enforcement to curtail speeding, distracted driving and infractions like expired inspection and registration stickers, which have been overlooked since the pandemic began last year.
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Posted inNation & World
Inmates stage uprising at St. Louis jail dogged by unrest
Some demanded court dates while others were complaining about conditions inside the jail.
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CAA football coaches working through a season of distractions
The University of New Hampshire plans to finish its season after missing three straight games.
Posted inTimes Record
With Mainers 16-plus soon eligible for vaccine, Mid Coast Hospital clinic expects a surge in demand
As of Monday, the clinic has administered a total of 34,298 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, with 14,617 being second doses.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Harvey Weinstein appeals conviction, blames ‘cavalier’ judge
The film producer was sentenced to 23 years, which his lawyers argue is ‘unduly harsh.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Corporations gave over $50 million to backers of voting restrictions
More than 60 companies have given at least $100,000 to lawmakers who supported the restrictions.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Proposed budget has Dresden considering withdrawal from Hallowell-area school district
Dresden is not the only municipality critical of Regional School Unit 2’s proposed spending plan. Farmingdale and Monmouth officials are also questioning how they would pay what the district is asking.
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Internet outage prompts Portland council to reconsider Munjoy Hill historic district next week
Monday’s widespread outage interrupted the council’s online meeting, prompting the move to reschedule for April 12.
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham Fair to return in August, but will likely look different
“It may not be a full-blown fair, but it will be a fair,” said Topsham Fair President Leon Brillant.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath shipyard signs new contract with Local S7 union
The new contract holds “numerous improvements to wages and benefits over the life of the contract” for the union’s roughly 200 members, according to a statement from BIW.