The new voting system will apply to the June 2018 primaries, but a legislative committee is looking at ways to amend the system to resolve constitutional concerns.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Lawyers spar over phone recording in review of Sanborn murder conviction
But the answering machine tape, purported to involve the murder victim and her pimp, is not allowed into evidence because a retired Portland police detective was unable to authenticate it.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Army Sgt. Bergdahl pleading guilty to desertion, misbehavior
‘I understand that leaving was against the law,’ Bergdahl says.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Forget handmade wreaths. Martha Stewart now hangs with Snoop Dogg and makes weed jokes
It’s the perception that she’s strait-laced that makes it funny just hearing her say the names of her guests, often hip-hop artists like Lil Yachty.
Posted inCommunity
Smithfield Church names new pastor
Braden Rancourt is a Messalonskee High School graduate.
Posted inCommunity
Oakland/Sidney church welcomes new pastor
Nathan Anderson recently served as a hospital chaplain in San Francisco.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston bakery damaged by early-morning fire
Sprinklers contained the fire until firefighters arrived.
Posted inNation & World, News, Sports
Kaepernick files grievance accusing NFL teams of colluding against him
The quarterback who began kneeling for the national anthem last season has not been signed.
Posted inNation & World
Somalia bomb toll rises above 300 as critically injured are airlifted to Turkey
Overwhelmed hospitals in Mogadishu have struggled to assist badly wounded victims, many burned beyond recognition.
Posted inNation & World, News
California becomes first state to ban puppy mill sales
A law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown requires pet retailers to work with shelters or rescue operations.