An independent ombudsman’s report says caseworkers still struggle in assessing risk early in investigations and when deciding whether to reunite children with parents.
2021
Maine Voices: How cheats and scam artists are helping us invest in the future
Whatever their background, anyone who spends a stimulus check is channeling most of that money into an economy that needs it.
Letter to the editor: Older veterans need information about COVID vaccine
I’ve read some of your reporting regarding where the COVID-19 vaccines stand in Maine. However, I would like to see some reporting on why Maine’s older population of wartime veterans, like myself, can’t seem to get any answers from the local Maine Veterans Affairs clinics, particularly the Lewiston clinic, where I receive all my medical […]
Commentary: The Fairness Doctrine won’t solve our problems – but it can foster needed debate
Why it’s time to explore the connections among the First Amendment, content regulation and democracy.
Commentary: Damning legal brief makes it even more obvious why Senate must convict Trump
The case against the former president doesn’t require any special effects.
Inside Raymond: Feb. 5
School registration opens Pre-K and kindergarten registration is now open. To register for kindergarten, students must be 5 years old by Oct. 15. To register for pre-kindergarten, the student must be 4 years old by Oct. 15 and not of kindergarten age. Register at rsu14.org by April 1. A screening questionnaire via phone with school […]
Obituary: April D. Furbush
April D. Furbush 1947 – 2021 BRUNSWICK – April D. Furbush, 73, of Topsham, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at Midcoast …
Obituary: Mercedes Haines
Mercedes Haines 1934 – 2020 BATH – Mercedes Haines passed away suddenly and with her daughter, Dec. 29, 2020. …
Obituary: Joan Christine Murray
BIDDEFORD – Today we rejoice in Joan Christine Murray’s reunion with her son, John Murray II, husband, John Murray, Momma and …
Obituary: Leon W. “Lee” Frank
NAPLES – Leon W. “Lee” Frank, 72, of Naples, died early Tuesday evening, Feb. 2, 2021 at his home in Naples.
He …