Attorney Ben Hartwell has called for an investigation and strict guidelines preventing the use of taxpayer-funded email and mailing lists to advocate during elections.
2023
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Free consultancy work of failed UMA president raises questions about university payout deal
Maine’s state university system officials say Michael Laliberte is meeting the requirements of a settlement that has netted him nearly $300,000, but they refuse to provide proof.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Judge finds Giuliani defamed Georgia election workers, orders sanctions
Giuliani will still go to trial in D.C. federal court on the amount of monetary damages he owes to Ruby Freeman and Wandrea ArShaye Moss for defaming them.
Posted inFeatured Property, Real Estate, Sponsored
On the Market: vintage Maine homes with apple trees
Apple season has begun. If you lived here, you’d pick your own.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Judge’s illness delays sentencing for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors are seeking 33 years behind bars for Tarrio, who they say organized and led the group’s assault from afar.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Forum: Gorham school budget hikes unsustainable, superintendent’s actions improper
As a former town councilor in Gorham, I’ve had the distinct privilege of delving deep into the intricacies of our school budget process. Our shared aim is always the welfare of our children, providing them with unparalleled education while keeping our financial responsibility in check. However, I find it pressing to address two significant issues […]
Posted inCommunity, Maine
With eye toward planned transmission project, Albion residents OK moratorium on utility lines, corridors
Residents approved the measure at a special town meeting Monday in a vote that’s in response to the Aroostook Renewable Gateway Project.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Millions more would be entitled to overtime pay under proposed Biden administration rule
It would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year.
Posted inNation & World, News
Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power
Idalia grew into a Category 2 system on Tuesday and then a Category 3 storm on Wednesday before peaking as a Category 4 hurricane. It then weakened slightly.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Sept. 1-8
Comedy Friday 9/8 Deep Thoughts Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 9/1 “Encounters” interactive exhibit: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays-Sundays, Maine Studio Works, 170 Anderson St., Portland. […]