The law allowed people to sue for decades-old claims of child sex abuse that were previously barred by the state’s statute of limitations.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Man sentenced to 15 years for 2008 Portland homicide
Shane Hall pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Frank Williams after prosecutors agreed to dismiss a murder charge.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Senate narrowly confirms Heather Sanborn as public advocate
The former state lawmaker and brewery owner from Portland was praised by some lawmakers for a ‘sense of ethics’ but criticized for backing a solar and wind power program seen as increasingly costly to ratepayers.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Indoor pickleball swings into Biddeford
Bounce, a new entertainment business offering pickleball and an indoor golf simulator, will open in Biddeford this spring.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
The Trump administration plan plunged the U.S. government into panic and confusion and set the stage for a constitutional clash over control of taxpayer money.
Posted inKennebunk Post
Arundel pizza shop offers a slice of kindness
Arundel House of Pizza has been working to keep the community fed.
Posted inMaine, News
A year of extremes: 2024 was Maine’s hottest on record
The year of extreme weather began with floods and ended with a drought, and set a new record high average annual temperature across the state.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine scientists concerned by pause in health reports, other disruptions at federal DHHS
The Trump administration’s ban on communications and move to halt other activities could affect Maine research centers if they continue beyond this week.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Maine can achieve economic fairness
‘Belt-tightening’ solutions often have the wrong targets.
Posted inLetters
Letter: The true cost of the pandemic’s ‘sugar highs’
The Jan. 12 article “How the pandemic ‘sugar high’ led to Maine’s budget crunch” has worldwide implications. During the 2020-2022 pandemic period, the USA put an unencumbered $6.7 trillion into the hands of individuals, corporations, businesses and government programs. No reciprocal taxes were collected. If you want to see prices skyrocket, this is the recipe. […]