Police say medical data on the device contradicts the suspect’s story, but one group says using that evidence erodes privacy rights.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Augusta school budget down but would require more from local taxpayers
The superintendent is expressing concerns that the school budget is headed toward a cliff because it is spending all its reserve funds.
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Posted inMaine, News
Large fire reported at condominiums at Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley
A Franklin County emergency dispatcher said one of the buildings might have been lost to the blaze as fire units from all over the county responded.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Dictionary names ‘surreal’ word of the year for 2016
Merriam-Webster also adds about 1,000 new words and new definitions to listings on its website.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling notebook: New weight class pays off for Winslow senior
Ben Abbott is 37-0 at 195 pounds this season.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Army to allow completion of Dakota Access oil pipeline
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe says it will challenge the Army’s decision to grant an easement for the last piece of the four-state project.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Sidelines: When all seems lost, remember who’s at quarterback
Now’s the time to reflect on New England’s 5th Super Bowl title, writes Travis Lazarczyk
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Should Augusta have two-way traffic through downtown?
Proponents of the change have said one-way traffic moves drivers through too quickly, which discourages pedestrians from walking in the area and makes it less likely they would shop downtown.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Bellavance denied new trial in Vassalboro topless coffee shop arson
A judge ruled that defense counsel was competent in representing him at his 2011 trial.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine’s high court will hear case on ranked choice voting law
The state’s Supreme Judicial Court will hear oral arguments in April on the legality of the law.