Local & State
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PublishedApril 6, 2017
Lawyer for convicted murderer seeks review, bail after 25 years
The attorney accuses police of a coordinated effort to implicate Anthony H. Sanborn Jr. in the killing of Jessica L. Briggs, including withholding evidence and coercing witnesses.
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PublishedApril 5, 2017
Fifth pertussis case reported in Yarmouth schools
Four cases have been reported at the high school, and the other was at Yarmouth Elementary School.
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PublishedApril 5, 2017
Portland council starts work on $240 million city budget proposal
City Manager Jon Jennings says that $1.8 million in federal block grant-funded projects could be in jeopardy of funding for the program is cut.
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PublishedApril 5, 2017
At student’s request, DA drops sex charges against former Bonny Eagle coach
District Attorney Stephanie Anderson says a factor in her decision was that former cheerleading coach Nicholas Perry and the 18-year-old student 'had a relationship that pre-dated his becoming a coach.'
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PublishedApril 5, 2017
U.S. ambassador to Somalia answers students’ questions at Deering High School
Stephen Schwartz largely skirts questions about President Trump's travel ban from Somalia and five other countries as he begins a trip to Somali communities in Portland, Lewiston and around the country.
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PublishedApril 5, 2017
Legislative panel endorses watered-down school start-time bill
The measure recommends, but does not require, Maine school districts to enact later start times for high school students.
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PublishedApril 5, 2017
Narcan saved 5 overdose victims in Portland, says assistant police chief
Vern Malloch says the overdose antidote is saving lives while the news media raises public awareness of the state's drug epidemic.
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PublishedApril 5, 2017
Maine Rep. Poliquin among 8 Republicans at White House health bill talks
The meetings Monday were part of an effort to revive the Republican House legislation after it was pulled from consideration last month before it went to a vote.
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PublishedApril 5, 2017
KKK fliers in Skowhegan prompt school letters, renew tension over ‘Indians’ mascot
School officials send letters to families condemning bigotry, while a Native American leader says that's hypocritical for a district that maintains the controversial mascot.
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PublishedApril 5, 2017
Dozens of restaurant servers weigh in on both sides of ‘tip credit’ issue
Most tell lawmakers they fear losing a livable income if the practice is phased out as planned, but others want to stay the course so their minimum wage rises to $12 by 2024.
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