The state stands to lose funding for a range of programs and services, but would benefit from a beefed-up military budget.
March 2017
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins says she can’t support House health care plan in current form
The moderate Republican says ‘Older people living in rural America would be really left behind.’
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Spicer says Trump stands by wiretap allegation
Both Democratic and Republican congressional leaders say they have found no evidence to back Trump’s claim.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Woman accused of defrauding elderly gets 5 years in prison
Officials say Tanya Boutelle took nearly $150,000 from mostly older victims.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Higher Forms of Art exhibition taking shape at UMA in Augusta
The annual event showcases works of art by area high school students.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Somerset County court for Jan. 23-Feb. 3, 2017
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
Posted inNation & World, News
Navy turns to seal whiskers for new tech
Hungry seals use their facial hair to track a ton of information about movements in the water.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Case against former Ogunquit town manager inches toward trial
Fortier is accused of using teenage town workers to collect $400 in parking fees from visitors to Ogunquit, and pocketing the money instead of turning it over to the town.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan interim police chief grew up poor, rose up through ranks
Sgt. Joel Cummings takes over the Skowhegan Police Department at a time when it is largely inexperienced, saying he’s not sure yet whether he’ll apply for the permanent chief position.
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Pingree will hold public forum on health care Sunday
The two-hour forum will be held at the King Middle School in Portland starting at 4 p.m.