Now that marijuana is legal, the proposed overhaul of workplace impairment law seeks to give companies more powers to maintain safety, but critics say the plan goes too far.
January 2018
Posted inMaine Crime
St. Albans man charged with murder in 2016 to change plea to guilty
Jeremy Erving would face 25 years to life in prison for the killing of his uncle, Randy Erving.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers delay vote on bill to establish youth wages
The controversial measure would allow employers to pay young or inexperienced workers less than the $10-an-hour minimum wage that took effect Jan. 1.
Posted inMaine Crime
Gardiner woman arrested on drug trafficking charges of after alleged sale of heroin, cocaine
Jennifer Piper, 30, was arrested this week in Augusta after allegedly selling heroin and crack to a confidential informant.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Woman sues USM over handling of alleged sexual assaults
A former student claims she was assaulted twice on the Gorham campus six years ago and the school failed to investigate.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Margaret Chase Smith Library announces annual essay contest
Cash prizes are offered in the 22nd annual competition for Maine high school seniors.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Gronkowski remains in concussion protocol
New England tight end Rob Gronkowski takes part in noncontact drills Wednesday but has not yet been cleared to play in the Super Bowl.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Albion man convicted of possessing child porn
Asher Gifford, 55, remains free on bail pending sentencing after he was found guilty of all charges of possession of sexually explicit materials depicting minors under 12.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Winslow man arrested after crashing vehicle into house
Marc A. Oullette was arrested on charges of operating under the influence and driving to endanger.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Group that organized solar protest at CMP contemplating next steps
A spokesperson for the group that organized a “counterlobby” at Central Maine Power Co.’s headquarters said the group thinks it struck a nerve at the utility company.