The state could be on a path to a widespread reform after a Superior Court justice ruled that many people facing serious criminal charges haven’t received the court-appointed lawyer they are entitled to under the Constitution.
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Posted inNation & World
Biden cancels final overseas trip of his presidency as fires rage in California
The trip was meant as a coda to the second Catholic U.S. president’s time in the White House and a final opportunity to showcase the strength of American alliances before he leaves office on Jan. 20.
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Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Former Lewiston, USM star is first Maine player to join Hearts of Pine soccer team
Portland’s new professional soccer team adds Khalid Hersi to its roster.
Posted inNation & World
Mexico’s President Sheinbaum offers sarcastic response to Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ comment
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum noted that the Gulf of Mexico had been named that way since 1607 and proposed dryly that North America should be renamed ‘América Mexicana.’
Posted inMaine, New England
Gov. Mills to attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter
The celebration of the 39th president’s life will be held at the Washington National Cathedral.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Schools and Education
Global school IT contractor suffers cybersecurity issue, at least 3 Maine schools impacted
PowerSchool, which serves hundreds of schools across the country, including many in Maine, notified customers of a breach Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers return to Augusta as session begins
Lawmakers are expected to meet in their respective chambers only one day a week through February, as work slowly ramps up to review hundreds — if not thousands — of bills submitted by lawmakers.
Posted inMaine
Judge sides with Maine religious order in child sexual abuse case
An Oregon woman had filed a lawsuit against the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate alleging she was abused almost 70 years ago by priests in Bucksport and Bar Harbor.
Posted inNation & World
The polar vortex readies to dump snow on Texas and its neighbors
As much as 8 inches of snow could fall in parts of Texas to Tennessee through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland school district begins search for new finance director
Executive Director of Finance Helene DiBartolomeo, who had been in the role since August 2023, resigned in December.