Maurice Diggins and Dusty Leo are accused of beating an African-American man outside a convenience store last April.
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Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, Nation & World
Maine could be among first in U.S. to ban plastic bags statewide
With 20 communities already restricting them, and more on the way, the state may take California’s environmental cue.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man fleeing police jumps out 2nd-floor window, stops cold after landing on ice
Police were looking for Jamison Snyder, 47, at a Biddeford apartment Monday when he jumped from the window and injured himself.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Special zoning is only 1 piece of puzzle to solve Portland’s affordable-housing crisis
The city should also encourage off-peninsula development and consider different sources of public funding.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Democrat’s bill offers incentive for developers to build affordable housing
The legislation’s sponsor acknowledges that even the $80 million effort won’t meet the state’s ‘immense need.’
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Four groups intend to apply for last charter school slot in Maine
Proposals range from a preschool program in public schools to a 700-student middle and high school in Topsham.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
The Wrap: Portland native, entrepreneur to open Gorham wine bar
Austin Street Brewery has opened a new location at 115 Fox St., and Maine Beer Co. plans to open an expanded tasting room on March 9.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Maine, Schools and Education
Owl killed by car will help UNE students learn specimen preservation
Associate Professor Noah Perlut, an ornithologist and the chairman of the environmental studies department, is offering a class in specimen preservation that teaches students a museum skill and adds to the school’s wildlife collection.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Step up and speak up on behalf of victims of drink spiking
Call 911, get the surveillance videos immediately and advocate for the proper care and testing of the person targeted.
Posted inCops & Courts, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Reports of drugging incidents prompt southern Maine police to warn bar patrons
Police in Portland, Saco and Biddeford are investigating reports from at least 9 women who say they believe that something in their drinks incapacitated them and made them violently ill.