Lawmaker accused of misconduct with students resigns coaching position at Massabesic High

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Published
August 6, 2018

Lawmaker accused of misconduct with students resigns coaching position at Massabesic High

Dillon Bates of Westbrook, a Democrat who faces allegations of inappropriate relations with female students, has informed RSU 57 that he won’t coach the cross-country team at Massabesic this fall.
Published
August 6, 2018

After spending thousands to buy, renovate Augusta building, state now plans to demolish it

The former Bangor Savings Bank building on Capitol Street is due to be torn down this week for parking.
Published
August 3, 2018

House speaker calls for lawmaker from her own party to resign over alleged misconduct with students

Dillon Bates, a two-term Democratic lawmaker, coach and former teacher, was accused of inappropriate relationships with several students in a publication that cited anonymous sources. His lawyer says the allegations are untrue.
Published
August 1, 2018

Obama’s ‘first wave’ of endorsements for midterm elections includes 3 Maine Senate candidates

The former president tips his hat to Democrats Louis Luchini, Linda Sanborn and Laura Fortman.
Published
July 23, 2018

Ethics Commission to meet as 2 candidates still await their Clean Election funding

Candidates who are owed money because of a typographic error in the state’s biennial budget say the lack of financing is putting them at a competitive disadvantage.
Published
July 20, 2018

Our View: Maine’s spotty response to opioid epidemic isn’t working

Coverage of sober-living homes offers another indicator that the state isn’t setting and enforcing standards.
Published
July 18, 2018

Maine Film Festival screening puts conversion therapy, LePage veto in spotlight

Backers of a Maine bill say ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’ shows why therapists should be barred from trying to change the gender identity of underage clients.
Published
July 16, 2018

Maine lawmakers in special session finally respond to opioid crisis

Several significant bills were passed by overriding vetoes from Gov. Paul LePage, but advocates say more work needs to be done, especially with Medicaid expansion.
Published
July 11, 2018

Bill to require state institutions to buy local foods becomes law

Enacted without the governor’s signature, the law designed to support Maine’s farms and fisheries says that the state must purchase 20 percent of its food and food products locally by 2025.
Published
July 11, 2018

Parties seek more than 30 replacement candidates in State House races for 2018

The withdrawals among so-called “placeholder” candidates occur in every election, but this year’s candidates may not have access to Maine Clean Elections Act funding because of a so-far uncorrected legislative error.