Gov. Paul LePage’s pardon of a 4-year-old Husky that killed another dog reflects developing legal precedence under which animals are treated less like property and more like people.
March 2017
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Proposed $59.7M Augusta city, school budget would boost tax rate 5.23 percent
Greater health insurance, retirement and workers’ compensation costs, ‘modest’ growth in employee pay, and less use of school budget ‘surplus’ are driving the increase, the city manager said.
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Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, News
High heels for infants? Some say Pee Wee Pumps are just so wrong
People are criticizing the footwear company amid growing concerns over the sexualization of children.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Downtown Hallowell building to display ‘welcoming city’ mural
The City Council adopted a resolution in February and City Manager Nate Rudy hopes the mural becomes tangible evidence of that proclamation.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire that destroyed Madison apartment building likely caused by person
Sgt. Ken Grimes, of the Office of State Fire Marshal, said the fire at 152 Main St. has been classified as ‘incendiary,’ meaning a human element was involved and criminal charges could follow.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland mayor and councilors reach compromise on elementary school improvements
City leaders would place two competing projects on the ballot under a compromise, which would need approval from the council on April 24.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan drug bust leads to arrest of 2 men
Abdul Roberson, 30, of New York, and James A. Mack, 35, of Skowhegan, were charged with trafficking heroin and cocaine after authorities raided a home and found drugs stashed in a toilet.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
No joke: April Fool’s Day storm bringing several inches of snow to central Maine
While more southern and western parts of the state will see higher totals, central Maine should expect 2 to 4 inches of wet, heavy snow before the storm ends Saturday afternoon.
Posted inNews, Politics
White House to share financial information about top staff
It is unclear if the financial disclosures to be made available Friday includes all aides.
Posted inMaine, News
Massive flood of 1987 could happen again
Experts say it’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when; but technological advances will make it easier to predict and prepare.