The Government Oversight Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize a review of the state’s involvement in the case of a Chelsea teen accused of killing 2 people in June while he was allegedly in foster care.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
The case for Wabanaki land return in Maine outlined in new report
The Maine Center for Economic Policy says the state should pay for the return, or offer co-management, of state land due to uncompensated theft.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Supporters, opponents clash in debate over Maine voter ID referendum
Question 1 would require photo identification to vote and also would make changes to absentee voting.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Two newcomers to top 5 in the Varsity Maine football poll
Greely and Noble join mainstays Thornton Academy, Bonny Eagle and Cony.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Bernie Sanders scolds Democrats for encouraging Gov. Mills to enter Senate race
Bernie Sanders believes Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, is the best candidate to flip the Maine seat.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills to launch U.S. Senate campaign on Tuesday, source says
Mills’ entrance into the race sets up a robust Democratic primary to see who will challenge 5-term incumbent Susan Collins.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Protesters undress to oppose gender policy at Augusta schools
Three people partially disrobed as advocate Nicholas Blanchard challenged the school board’s recognition of transgender students under the federal policy.
Posted inGolf, Sports, Varsity Maine
Are more officials needed at golf championships? Some coaches say yes
Other coaches and directors say the current amount of help is appropriate and that finding more knowledgeable officials would be a challenge.
Posted inHealth, News
COVID-19 vaccines for children will be arriving in Maine soon
Unlike adult doses, which are widely available now, states have experienced delays in receiving pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Five Maine high school football storylines to follow in Week 6
Portland tries to bounce back vs. Bonny Eagle’s state-best defense; Westbrook gets its opportunity to make a statement.