The unanimous vote of the Legislature’s Criminal Justice Committee came a week after emotional testimony from people who experienced school lockdowns last fall in response to fake reports of active shooters at 10 high schools.
March 2023
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Regional coalitions seek public input on access to high-speed internet
Southern Maine residents will get to share ideas and suggestions to help the state divvy up $250 million for infrastructure improvements.
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Posted inMaine, News
Wardens make rescue during height of Tuesday nor’easter
Maine game wardens and a group of Passamaquoddy game warden trainees led a family stranded on Moosehead Lake to safety.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Catholic watchdog names bishops tied to sex abuse, urges Pope Francis to act
Researchers are demanding that Pope Francis release the names of bishops investigated under a 2019 policy meant to formalize the church’s handling of sex abuse cases.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Capitals tie it late, come back to beat Sabres in shootout
Evgeny Kuznetsov and T.J. Oshie score shootout goals in Washington’s 5-4 win.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for video showing gun in club
Ja Morant of the Grizzlies will be eligible to return on Monday when Memphis plays Dallas.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick seeks volunteers for climate task force
Brunswick was awarded $50,000 by the state to develop a plan to fight climate change.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Franco Center leaders hope to tone down dispute over new name
Officials eye a public forum to answer questions about Riverfront Performing Arts and Events at the Franco Center.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Kluber named Red Sox Opening Day starter
Corey Kluber, who has a 2.13 ERA this spring, is scheduled to pitch March 30 vs. Baltimore.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick High students return to the stage in a big way after pandemic
‘Anything Goes’ will be the most expensive show Brunswick High School has performed in three years, following limited or canceled productions.