Local & State
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PublishedMarch 1, 2018
In Maine, a push in Legislature could lead to a rewrite of the U.S. Constitution
Two resolutions mirroring a secretive group's model ask the state to join 28 others in calling for a convention – the first since 1787 – that could remake how the government works.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2018
LePage administration ending child abuse prevention program
The state argues that the $2.2 million effort is duplicative and not evidence-based. Proponents say 'the safety of kids is in jeopardy.'
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2018
Maine secretary of state talks of ‘strange journey’ on Trump’s voter-fraud panel
In an appearance at Bates College, Matthew Dunlap says his lawsuit demanding data on the president's commission is still alive even if the panel itself is not.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2018
Portland sets record high temperature for Feb. 28
Overall, last month was the city's fourth-warmest February on record, but a storm is likely to cool things off by Friday.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2018
More lawmakers, lobbyists allege sexual harassment at State House
The Legislature's State and Local Government Committee endorses a bill to require stricter training, which now goes to the House.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2018
Coastal flooding is big worry with nor’easter headed our way
We’re a day closer to the storm and coastal flooding and erosion continue to be the most concerning threat.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2018
Man convicted of murdering wife and 3-year-old son 32 years ago dies in prison
Robert William Forrest, 72, formerly of Island Falls, was one of 12 inmates to participate in an art project that had them write letters to their younger selves.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2018
Scarborough school board again denies principal’s request to meet over resignation
Scarborough High Principal David Creech is disappointed that the superintendent won't agree to rescind his resignation, Creech's lawyer says.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2018
Mount View schools evacuated after student releases pepper spray
About 750 students, along with staff members, were evacuated from the complex as firefighters, state police, sheriff's deputies and ambulance crews responded.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2018
With prison closed, state now aims to open pre-release center Down East
The center would only partly offset beds and staff jobs lost with the abrupt shutdown of Downeast Correctional Facility in Machiasport, and county officials and businesses are skeptical of the plan.
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