Found guilty in 2002 of killing Tammy Dickson, Foster Bates has maintained his innocence and is making a third request for post-conviction review.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: Jussie Smollett, Christopher Hasson and the meaning of MAGA
‘Make America Great Again’ started as a rally chant but is now perceived as a threat.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
More than 200 turn out for meeting on racism complaint in Kennebunk schools
The Regional School Unit 21 board votes to take two steps in response to a race-based retaliation complaint filed by a black teacher.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
RSU 21 board to discuss racist incidents in Kennebunk schools
Part of Monday night’s meeting, which originally was scheduled to take place behind closed doors, will be open to the public.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Actor Jussie Smollett owes Chicago apology, explanation
A fake hate crime that he allegedly staged diverted scarce resources.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: RSU 21 board owes community robust response to racist incidents at Kennebunk High School
The board should make clear that racism won’t be tolerated, that administrators dropped the ball and that an action plan is in place.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s work toward one Maine, with environmental justice for all
Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn’t face the added stress of toxic chemicals.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Kennebunk flag incidents show we’re all responsible for stopping racism
Everyone who fails to call out a young person’s bigoted behavior should be held accountable – not just educators.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Landmark 1964 Supreme Court case protects a free press
No, Justice Thomas, this is not the time to revisit a half-century of settled law.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Racist incident at Kennebunk school grows into wider conflict
Rosa Slack, a former teacher at the school, files a complaint, saying the district retaliated after she accused them of not adequately backing her up.