The Democrat proposes consolidating economic development and workforce programs, low-interest loans to employers for hiring workers, and expanding broadband internet access.
2018
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Portland teen pleads not guilty to murder charge in Bayside shooting
Tyrese Collins, 19, says little else during a court hearing in the slaying of Jack Wilson, 45, during an argument on a street corner in June.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. Collins says attorneys for Kavanaugh and his accuser should be allowed to ask questions
Maine’s senior senator is still undecided on whether she will support President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee as sexual assault allegations against him have disrupted the process
Posted inMaine, Politics
Republican National Committee offers support to Moody
In a statement issued Tuesday, the RNC says Moody is the ‘epitome of the American Dream.’
Posted inNation & World
Kavanaugh’s accuser calls for FBI investigation before she testifies
In a letter by her lawyers to the Senate Judiciary Committee, lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford did not explicitly say she would not testify Monday if there is no FBI probe, and several senior Republicans said they intend to press on with the nominee’s Supreme Court confirmation.
Posted inMaine Crime
Owner of Brunswick senior housing complex pleads not guilty to stealing from residents
Amy McLellan, 61, is charged with felony counts of theft and misuse of entrusted property of a vulnerable person.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report
Amid protests, Portland council delays vote on moratorium for pot-related businesses
City officials say the temporary ban would give them time to set rules for cannabis facilities, but businesses argue that would be unfair because of the time and money they have already invested.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Regulators find CMP, Emera responded ‘reasonably’ to intense October windstorm
The PUC rules the utilities took proper actions based on the weather forecasts, but need to improve how they keep customers informed about outages and efforts to restore power.
Posted inMaine
Madison man’s SUV strikes pedestrian, guardrail on Madison-Anson bridge
Stanley Walker, 80, apparently suffered a medical problem and was airlifted to a Bangor hospital; the pedestrian was treated at Redington-Fairview Hospital in Skowhegan and released.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox game at Yankee Stadium pushed back to 7:05 p.m.
With a win, Boston would clinch the AL East for the third consecutive year.