“There still seem to be serious problems with sharing information, including critical investigative information …” said Maine Sen. Susan Collins.
April 2013
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Maine man pleads guilty to pension fraud
Federal prosecutors say 68-year-old Gerald E. Bailey of Pittston received $83,398 he was not entitled to.
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Maine man gets 18 months for assault on infant
Police say Scott Peavey struck the girl several times in the face in a car in the parking lot of St. Joseph’s Hospital. Police say he was drunk at the time.
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Newtown voters reject budget with extra school security
The school and town budgets included an extra $1 million to hire extra police officers and security guards for each of the town’s seven schools.
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Governments may push workers to health exchange
Observers say the shift seems to run counter to the intent of the new health care law, and threatens to affect the federal budget and the pocketbooks of some part-time workers.
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At least 149 dead, more trapped after Bangladesh factory collapse
Despite structural damage, the garment facility had been deemed safe.
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Poll: Aging U.S. in denial about long-term care need
In fact, 3 in 10 would rather not think about getting older at all.
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Maine lawmaker wants to tax contributions to PACs
Rep. Terry Hayes’ bill would impose a tax on 5 percent of the amount contributed to political action committees.
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Paddlers depart on 740-mile journey from N.Y. to Maine
The two women will be traveling without cellphones, computers or GPS. They’ll be communicating via postcards with students at two schools in Maine.
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Virus causing deformities in Maine turkeys
The meat is still safe, but hunters are asked to turn in any feathered frights for study.