A Maine Supreme Judicial Court justice rules that Gary M. Prolman, who won back his right to practice law last year, ‘engaged in sexual acts’ with a vulnerable client.
September 2017
Portland bans the display of wild and exotic animals
The City Council votes unanimously to reject the use of big cats, elephants and a wide range of other animals in circus acts.
Trump names former NFL player to lead initiative on black colleges
Jonathan Holifield played for the Cincinnati Bengals and attended West Virginia.
Trump wants U.S. military on parade on Fourth of July
The president says he was impressed by France’s military parade in Paris on Bastille Day in July.
Portland designates 2nd Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The City Council, joining other Maine cities and towns, votes to no longer observe Columbus Day despite opposition from Italian-Americans.
Immigration protesters direct ire toward peculiar target – Nancy Pelosi
A group organized on behalf of undocumented immigrants shouted down former House Speaker.
Sean Spicer becomes Washington talking point after Emmy Awards
The former Trump White House press secretary’s appearance is hotly debated.
Evidence emerges of spills at toxic sites after Harvey
The EPA has not publicly acknowledged the three spills that were reported to the Coast Guard.
Kushner family’s company buying another large housing complex
The New Jersey units add to 20,000 others owned by the firm, which has run into conflict issues and has ties to Trump’s senior adviser at the White House.
Winthrop, Lisbon settle for field hockey draw
Ramblers string of seven consecutive victories comes to a halt.