Lorraine Bayless’ death last week at Glendale Gardens, a Bakersfield independent living facility, prompted outrage after a 7-minute recording of the 911 call was released.
March 2013
Panel backs compromise on Maine student ‘restraint’ rules
The compromise would allow a “physical escort,” which includes temporary touching of a student to “induce” the student to walk to another room.
Lawmakers tackle proposal to boost marketing of lobster
One proposal would increase license surcharges through 2016 to fund the Lobster Promotion Council.
Obama reaches out to congressional Republicans
The president is scheduled to attend a dinner tonight with lawmakers including Sens. John McCain, Kelly Ayotte, Lindsey Graham, Pat Toomey, Bob Corker and Ron Johnson.
Maine police: Woman had 15-week-old fetus in bag
Bangor police Sgt. Paul Edwards says the mother has been identified and the case is considered closed.
Raymond rejects tar sands resolution, for now
The chairman of the select board expects another vote on the issue in the near future.
Zumba jurors send questions to judge as deliberations begin
Jurors who are weighing 13 charges against Mark Strong Sr. ask for clarification on some of the charges against him.
Maine hospital releases skier who survived wilds
A spokeswoman for Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington says Nicholas Joy of Medford, Mass., was released this morning.
Topsham massage therapist pleads not guilty to sex charges
The 55-year-old man is accused of inappropriately touching a woman at a fitness center where he also worked as a trainer.
Vt. communities say ‘no’ to piping of tar sands oil
At least 28 communities sign on to a nonbinding resolution opposing the shipping of tar sands oil through the state by the Portland Pipe Line Corp.