Advocates say Maine’s civil legal aid providers are ‘numerous’ but ‘severely underfunded.’
March 2023
Posted inTimes Record
BoomerTECH Adventures: Technology for the common good is good
When boomertechadventures.com was launched nearly 10 years ago, we identified “three C’s” for our new organization. We strive to be creative, communicate often and contribute to the common good. As educators, our focus has been to use creativity when communicating with students, contributing to their future success. As repurposed baby boomers, each of us at […]
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Lewiston can’t arrest its way out of the homelessness crisis, police chief says
The Lewiston Police Department recently launched its Neighborhoods First initiative, which in addition to its homelessness crisis protocol, outlines a “proactive approach” to handling quality-of-life issues.
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Shelled sea critter an integral part of purple’s history
Spring is a time of year full of religious significance. There are many different traditions to accompany those holidays. You might think that I would write about seafood and the significance of fish in these spring holidays. But I actually wanted to write about what people wore — or more like what people wore many […]
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Study: Young adults are overrepresented in Maine’s criminal justice system
A report from the University of Southern Maine’s Catherine E. Cutler Institute calls for expanding diversion and treatment-based criminal justice programs.
Posted inMaine
Lawmakers call for psychiatric treatment facilities to help hospitalized children with nowhere to go
Hospital officials testified that the problem is acute although it’s not known how many children are languishing in hospitals for longer than they should.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: Greely, Freeport seek to continue success after graduation of top pitchers
The Rangers and Falcons lost fixtures in their rotations, but are confident in their ability to win with a new group.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
A deadly fungal infection is spreading in hospitals. Here’s what to know
Candida auris is a drug-resistant fungus that ‘presents a serious global health threat,’ according to the CDC.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Maine poet Richard Blanco among arts luminaries honored by Biden
The Maine poet and author receives a National Humanities Medal at a White House ceremony.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills huddles with lawmakers as unofficial budget deadline looms
With the state expecting large revenue surpluses, Mills is facing pressure from her own party to invest in state programs, while Republicans are calling for tax cuts.