The bill, passed along mostly party lines, would ban chokeholds, end racial and religious profiling, establish a national database to track police misconduct and prohibit certain no-knock warrants.
2021
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Franklin County may need to repay state about $469,000 due to wind facility abatement
The money is related to the project in Kibby and Skinner townships.
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Canada vaccine panel recommends 4 months between doses
A national panel of experts says that extending the dose interval would allow as many as 80% of Canadians older than 16 to receive a single dose by the end of June.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Democrats tighten relief benefits, firm up support for pandemic relief bill
Under Wednesday’s agreement, the Senate bill would halt stimulus checks completely for individuals making $80,000 or more and couples earning $160,000.
Posted inMaine, News
Lawyer goes to court for access to Maine crime lab records
York County attorney Amy Fairfield says the public should have more information on how the state police crime lab operates, including employee disciplinary records and its analysis of evidence.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraqi base
A U.S. contractor died early Wednesday after at least 10 rockets slammed into the base in western Iraq where American and coalition troops are housed.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Majority of small businesses not requiring vaccines, tests
The latest Small Business Pulse Survey is among a series of surveys the Census Bureau has conducted since last spring to measure the effect of the pandemic.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Gorham’s Nadeau twins at forefront of Rams’ success
Seniors Adele and Grant Nadeau are among the best players in the state, and have helped the Rams get off to fast starts this season.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Bates College optimistic that fall semester 2021 may be almost normal
With more vaccines available, the Lewiston-based college hopes student life will no longer have so many COVID-19-related restrictions.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine, News
Louise Whitehead, 88, dedicated volunteer who loved baking, bridge and poker
Mrs. Whitehead was remembered for her boundless energy and dedication to family and community.