Proceeds to support Monmouth Families Helping Families Monmouth Food & Fuel Assistance program.
2016
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Two former workers sue BIW, charge illegal firings under medical leave law
The men say they were punished for taking time off for illness and ask for job reinstatement and back pay.
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Posted inCommunity
Dessert competition planned for Augusta
Proceeds will support Crisis & Counseling Centers’ mental health services.
Posted inNation & World, News
High court: Florida death penalty system is unconstitutional
The Supreme Court says Florida’s system for sentencing people to death is unconstitutional because it gives too much power to judges.
Posted inCapitol Ticker, Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized
After initial silence, Angus King says LePage’s drug dealer comments ‘wrong’
King says he doesn’t believe the governor is a racist.
Posted inBusiness, News
Chinese group buys major U.S. filmmaker Legendary Entertainment
Legendary’s productions include the “Batman” trilogy, “Inception” and “The Hangover.” The company says its movies have grossed more than $12 billion worldwide.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Crowley-Smilek family settles lawsuit against Farmington officer
The parents of Justin Crowley-Smilek, who was fatally shot in a confrontation with Farmington officer Ryan Rosie in 2011, have settled the suit, according to a notice filed in U.S. District Court.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Rupert Murdoch announces engagement to Jerry Hall
Murdoch, 84, and Hall, 59, placed a classified ad in Tuesday’s Times newspaper, which is owned by Murdoch’s News Corporation.
Posted inBusiness, News
Philadelphia’s 2 major newspapers donated to nonprofit
The owner says he has also given $20 million to help endow the newly created Institute for Journalism in New Media.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Police find puppy stolen from Oxford pet store
Police say a surveillance video posted on social media generated tips that led to the puppy’s recovery.