Supporters said police must be allowed to temporarily confiscate guns from dangerous people, but opponents decried it as a gun grab that would violate Mainers’ rights.
April 2019
Posted inNation & World, News
News groups fight to keep Harvey Weinstein’s hearing open
They go to court in hopes of pulling back the curtain on the former movie mogul’s next appearance in his sexual assault case.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Lawyer for former prison guard on trial for sexual assault criticizes accuser
Joshua Dall-Leighton has pleaded not guilty to 5 counts of unlawful sexual assault and 1 count of unlawful sexual contact.
Posted inNew England, Politics
Seth Moulton, Massachusetts congressman, joins 2020 presidential race
The Democrat is now the third political figure from Massachusetts to enter the crowded field.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Lawrence High School principal resigns shortly after settlement over job loss
Students are planning a protest Wednesday against the resignation of Principal Mark Campbell, which comes shortly after the school district agreed to a financial settlement for eliminating his job.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Tesla gears up for fully self-driving cars amid skepticism
CEO Elon Musk tells investors that the company’s computer to enable its electric cars to become self-driving vehicles is powered by the best processing chip in the world, but experts are dubious.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Bucksport woman charged with killing toddler is denied bail
Savannah Smith, 21, faces a murder charge in the death of 2-year-old Kloe Hawksley.
Posted inBusiness, New England
Offshore wind developers to invest $4.5 million in Rhode Island
The developers – and state officials – hope the investment will transform the state into an industry leader.
Posted inLocal & State
Gardiner support sought for Merrymeeting Trail project
The trail project would extend a trail from Gardiner to Topsham along an existing, disused railbed.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Bill to create panel for reviewing police shootings gains support
A legislative committee endorses a panel split evenly between law enforcement and outside members.