Ex-Boston Globe editor recalls probe of Catholic sex abuse scandal

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Published
September 21, 2018

Ex-Boston Globe editor recalls probe of Catholic sex abuse scandal

Ben Bradlee Jr. delivers the keynote address at the University of Maine at Augusta’s annual convocation.
Published
September 21, 2018

After years of work, cabins for homeless veterans open on Togus campus

The cabins will house up to 21 veterans and were built on land leased from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
Published
September 21, 2018

Maine unemployment rate ticked up slightly in August

The preliminary, seasonally adjusted estimate of 3.2 percent is higher than July’s rate but still lower than a year earlier.
Published
September 20, 2018

Lawmakers turn out the lights on political messages projected on State House

The Legislative Council says the Capitol building must be maintained as a ‘neutral institution of democracy’ and not tainted by political messages.
Published
September 20, 2018

Prosecutor says Scott Bubar placed shotgun, keys under dead dad after Belgrade shootout with police

The nonjury trial resumes with closing arguments on Oct. 1.
Published
September 19, 2018

Former Westbrook lawmaker accused of improper behavior loses credential to work in Maine schools

Dillon Bates’ renewal request is denied amid allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with female students, which he disputes.
Published
September 18, 2018

Defense expert says Belgrade man on trial in fatal shootout didn’t touch the weapons

An expert says that her review of DNA reports from the State Police Crime Laboratory indicate Scott Bubar couldn’t have handled the weapons used in a May 2017 shootout in Belgrade.
Published
September 14, 2018

University of Maine at Augusta pursues agreement to create student housing

The University of Maine System board of trustees is expected to consider a contract the commuter school has entered to lease apartments in a building to be renovated at Stevens Commons in Hallowell.
Published
September 13, 2018

Healed from burns, Winthrop lawmaker ends legislative session on high note

Rep. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, sang the national anthem and read a prayer on Thursday morning to open the last day of the 128th Maine Legislature.
Published
September 12, 2018

UMaine System launching effort to meet growing demand for nurses

The initiative would expand programs in rural areas, help students pay for their education and take other steps to fill the 3,000 nursing vacancies projected in the state by 2025.