Registered sex offenders who have been banned from social networking websites are fighting back in the nation’s courts, successfully challenging many of the restrictions as infringements on free speech.
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Marshwood’s Fernandes named Baseball Player of the Year
The senior is batting .404 with 14 RBI. He has a 4-1 pitching record with 47 strikeouts in 30.2 innings.
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Colleges’ bank deals saddle students with big fees
A report released today says that colleges and banks often make secretive deals allowing them to rake in millions from fees. The report says some of the fees appear to violate federal law.
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State board reprimands Brunswick psychiatrist
Charles Stewart signs a consent agreement with the state Board of Licensure in Medicine for engaging in unprofessional conduct with a female client.
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Two hurt in Hallowell crash
Crash reportedly occurred when the driver became distracted by a dog.
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Jurors convict Weidul of manslaughter
Roger Downs Jr., 46, died after going into severe respiratory distress two days after his encounter with Ernest Weidul in Downs’ Forest Avenue apartment.
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Lightning strike burns Sidney shed
A lightning strike Tuesday morning sparked a fire that destroyed a shed on Old Middle Road.
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Man charged with fleeing Augusta traffic stop
A city man is facing charges after reportedly leading police on a low-speed pursuit Tuesday.
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TRANSCRIPT: Readers chat with U.S. Senate candidate Cynthia Dill
State Senator Cynthia Dill, D-Cape Elizabeth, is one of four Democrats vying to replace retiring U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe, R-Maine.