The deaths of the man and woman appear to be drug-related.
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Advocates highlight high stakes for some Maine immigrants in Supreme Court case
Elected officials and business, religious and educational leaders are warning that nearly 150 Mainers could be deported if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
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Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Arctic front bringing wintry weather, bitter cold to Maine
Temperatures will run 20 degrees or more below average.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Police seeking public’s help in rash of area burglaries
Specific locations, methods of entry and items stolen during the burglaries are being withheld at this time for investigative purposes.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
As jails run in the red, Maine lawmakers look to reduce inmate populations
A legislative committee is considering ways to reduce jail populations and increase the likelihood that inmates will find stability and support when they are released.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Committee that organized Mills’ inauguration still owes Augusta $60,000
Gov. Janet Mills’ inaugural committee could face penalties under a new state ethics laws, but the Maine Ethics Commission wants the debt paid before it considers whether to levy a penalty.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Family presented with WWII solider’s medals
The medal ceremony was part of The Veterans History Project’s visit to the University of Southern Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Health care, education likely to dominate legislative debates at State House
Democrats, who control both chambers of the Legislature, tout the lineup of bills accepted for consideration.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Got a good story? These kids want to help tell it
Casco Bay High School’s ‘People of Portland Project, 2020’ isn’t just about learning to produce a narrative. It’s about finding inspiration from the ‘everyday’ folks around us.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: A Maine senator, a constituent and a failure to communicate
It started as an airport chat between Sen. Susan Collins and a ‘rude’ constituent. Now it’s the stuff of full-page newspaper ads.