Randall Liberty said there are new ‘pods,’ including some for veterans, inmates in recovery and those pursuing an education, that are having a positive effect on the prison community.
2017
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Cells with DNA made in lab lead to ‘Holy Grail’ of synthetic biology
A new microbe can create proteins with the potential to change how cells work or even to improve medicine.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Oxford County sheriff denies sexual harassment allegations
The attorney for Wayne Gallant says the sheriff ‘absolutely’ denies the accusations that he solicited employees for sex, and is not considering stepping down from office.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland joins battle against tree-killing winter moths
City officials are working on a plan to fight the invasive insect, while state entomologists plant cocoons of flies they hope will attack the moth caterpillars next spring.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. adopts plan to restore Mexican gray wolf population in the Southwest
Officials hope to have about 320 wolves in the wild over an eight-year period.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News, Politics
Monica Lewinsky bristles at title of segment on Clinton affair
She suggests an alternative name for the upcoming HLN television special.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine gets federal grant to target opioid trafficking
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency must use the money to target the illegal opioid trade.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Canadian province experiments with ‘basic income’ payments to low-income people
Officials want to see if the monthly benefits, which include an incentive to work, make a difference in people’s lives and can help address the potential loss of jobs to automation.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Eustis woman charged after threatening dog walker with pellet gun
Marcia Higgins allegedly pointed an air rifle at the man and accused him of letting his dog get into her bird food.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Kennebec Journal Boys Soccer Coach of the Year
Don Beckwith led Maranacook to 3rd Class C title in last 5 seasons.