Her death at the Waller County jail, about 60 miles northwest of Houston, comes amid increased national scrutiny of police after a series of high-profile cases in which blacks have been killed by officers.
July 2015
Posted inLifestyle, News
Becoming a dad? Expect to gain 3 to 5 pounds, study suggests
The study found that men who live with their children end up heavier than absent fathers and men who don’t have kids.
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Posted inCommunity
Pie on the Porch event scheduled for July 25
Farmington’s Holman Parish House site of event.
Posted inCommunity
Skowhegan History House to present ‘Stone Stories’
Tours are scheduled for 10 a.m. Fridays, July 24 and Aug. 7.
Posted inCommunity
Disability Rights Maine to celebrate
Picnic celebration planned July 24 to mark 25th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act in Augusta.
Posted inCommunity
26th Annual Maine Open Farm Day set for Sunday
A Maine tradition, farms will open their gates to the public this Sunday
Posted inMaine, News
Freedom man killed, 3 others injured in Troy car crash
Killed was Scott Anderson Jr., 24, of Freedom, who was the driver of the car that veered off the road Monday night, police said.
Posted inMaine, News
Kids Count finds more Maine children living in poverty
The report says Maine’s child poverty rate of 18 percent in 2013 was higher than before the recession, when it was 16 percent.
Posted inNews, Politics
Ohio Gov. Kasich is 16th notable entry into GOP race
The second-term governor and former congressman declared his candidacy Tuesday at Ohio State University.
Posted inBusiness, News
CEO of Japan’s Toshiba resigns over doctored books
Beginning in 2008, top managers set unrealistic earnings targets under the banner of ‘challenge,’ and subordinates faked results – to the tune of $1.2 billion.