Most youths in the Long Creek Youth Development Center come from troubled backgrounds and may be better handled in community-based programs, say three juvenile justice experts.
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Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, Politics
Maine lawmakers uphold reduced penalty for deer baiting
Gov. LePage had vetoed the bill, saying Maine needs a stronger deterrent to the use of deer bait.
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Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs open season against Tebow, Binghamton
Portland begins its 25th season against the Rumble Ponies, who have former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow in the outfield.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine man charged with sending fake email threats from local officials
Police say the threats were sent from a Czech-based website that enables people to fake emails.
Posted inNation & World
YouTube shooter was calm in interview before attack, police say
The shooter’s father, Ismail Aghdam, said he warned police a day earlier that his daughter was upset with how YouTube handled her videos and might be planning to go to its offices.
Posted inMaine
‘No fairness’: Farmers decry fatal police shooting of bull in Skowhegan
New Vineyard farmer who witnessed the shooting said the animal didn’t need to be shot and the owner should be compensated.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
No QB battle for UMaine this spring, but who’s going to run the ball?
Maine enters its spring football practices trying to replace Josh Mack, who requested a transfer after leading the nation in rushing.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police remove 5-year-old from alleged meth lab in Hancock County
Three adults, including the child’s parents, face charges.
Posted inMaine
Waterville sex offender residency ordinance moves step closer to reality
Councilors voted 6-0 Tuesday to approve tighter restrictions on where offenders who have committed crimes against those under 14 may live.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine
Feature obituary: Raymond H. Frank, 63, retired mover and construction worker
Mr. Frank’s body was found in a Scarborough street early Sunday by a newspaper carrier.