In an appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Merrick Garland also says fentanyl is a ‘horrible epidemic unleashed on purpose’ by drug cartels in Mexico.
March 2023
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Starbucks committed ‘egregious’ violations in battling union, judge rules
The judge’s order requires the company to stop a long list of behaviors and reinstate workers who began a nationwide union drive.
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NBA roundup: Suns stop Hornets in Durant’s debut with Phoenix
Kevin Durant returns from an injury and scores 23 points in a 105-91 win.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Maine attorneys coming back to court-appointed rosters
The Maine Legislature’s recent hike in pay for court-appointed private criminal defense attorneys is aimed at combating a chronic backlog of cases clogging up the state’s courts.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine may lose federal funds over student testing shift
The U.S. Department of Education says the state has not conducted the legally required student assessments to receive funding for low-income students, but state officials are challenging the decision.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Former Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney to teach at University of Virginia
The former congresswoman defied Republican congressional leaders in 2021 and served on the House select committee tasked with investigating the attack on the Capitol.
Posted inTimes Record
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay to host presentation on birds and bats
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay will focus on potential dangers to bats, birds and other wildlife in its latest Winter Speaker Series presentation Retired United States Fish and Wildlife Biologist Al Manville will present “My Life for the Birds and Bats” at an event set for 7 p.m., March 8, via Zoom. The link to the […]
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Families sue over deaths of loved ones at Massachusetts veterans home
Three families are suing and say a total of 31 residents of the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home died during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many others were sickened.
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Alfond Scholarship Foundation launches awareness campaign
Ten years after every child born in Maine became included in the fund, many are not aware it can help their children.
Posted inTimes Record
St. Catrick’s Day event helps feline rescue organization
A Paw in the Door, Bath’s premier cat rescue and rehabilitation organization, is holding its St. Catrick’s Day extravaganza Saturday, March 11. This annual event will feature music by Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations and cakes and cupcakes from area bakers and restaurants. The celebration will be held at the Bath Area Senior Citizens […]