The Supreme Court last week heard oral argument in the case of Hollingsworth v. Perry, which could shape the future of marriage in America. Regardless of its effect on marriage, it certainly will shape the future of American constitutional law.
April 2013
Posted inNation & World, News
Most Americans say pot should be legal, poll finds
The government should not enforce federal drug laws in states where pot is legal, respondents say.
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Posted inPolitics
Tax credit bill for low-income Mainers clears Senate
A party-line vote sends the proposal to a joint legislative committee.
Posted inPolitics
Maine House: School superintendents can live anywhere
The House favors letting school boards ignore the live-in-the-district rule when choosing superintendents.
Posted inPolitics
Will Maine revive plan for climate change?
An Augusta hearing attracts groups urging a restart on efforts that were dropped in 2011.
Posted inNews
Morning Sentinel area police log, April 4, 2013
IN ANSON, Wednesday at 9:03 p.m., a report of domestic disturbance was investigated on Skidmore Road.
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Kennebec Journal area police log, April 4, 2013
At 3:26 p.m., there was a 911 hang-up at the Senator Inn on Western Avenue.
Posted inSports
NHL: Jagr scores in his Bruins debut
BOSTON (AP) — Jaromir Jagr scored off his skate in his Bruins debut and Tuukka Rask stopped 40 shots to lead Boston to a 1-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
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Bill would aid domestic violence victims in divorce proceedings
Sen. Colleen Lachowicz introduced bill, L.D. 869, that would allow someone to file for divorce as long as they are a Maine resident and have a protection from abuse order.