Robert L. Robinson III previously caused a stir by allegedly taking photos of local girls in public places.
January 2019
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
House speaker proposes new tax to fund paid leave for Maine workers
Democrat Sara Gideon’s bill would go beyond a federal law requiring most employers to give unpaid leave, and she says that would help Maine build ‘a strong, vibrant workforce.’
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Morning Sentinel Jan. 15 police log
Waterville area police reports for Jan. 15, 2019.
Posted inLocal & State
City councilors considering fine for nonresident use of Augusta’s recycling bins
City residents also could incur a financial penalty if they knowingly drop nonrecyclables into recycling collection points at the public works and landfill sites.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mills releases bonds for senior housing that LePage blocked for 3 years
The $15 million package would create an estimated 200 new affordable housing units, with $500,000 earmarked for home repairs for low-income seniors.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
New eight-man football format in Maine gaining momentum
MPA football committee also considering move to three-class structure for traditional 11-man football.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Camden working on zoning changes to keep fast-food chains out of the downtown
A proposal would limit franchises to one small commercial district, away from the small, locally owned businesses that give the downtown its character.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
With Maine high schools fielding fewer football players, plan for 8-man teams gains ground
The proposal catches some athletic directors by surprise after they responded to a survey about interest in 8-man football.
Posted inNation & World
British Parliament rejects deal, plunging Brexit process into chaos
The prime minister now faces a no-confidience vote that could trigger a national election only 10 weeks before the country is due to leave the European Union.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Poliquin leaves campaign coffers empty to repay a $100K loan to himself
It’s a fairly common practice among politicians with enough personal wealth to finance some or all of their campaigns.