Maulian Dana said this week that Rep. Benjamin T. Collings, of Portland, is sponsoring a yet-to-be developed bill that targets the use of mascots, such as the “Indians” nickname and logo used by Skowhegan school sports teams.
2019
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Mainely Wraps closes 2 locations
The owners acknowledge online that the quality at the South Portland and Scarborough locations has suffered.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Augusta registered sex offender pleads not guilty to possessing child porn
Robert L. Robinson III previously caused a stir by allegedly taking photos of local girls in public places.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, 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.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Morning Sentinel Jan. 15 police log
Waterville area police reports for Jan. 15, 2019.
Posted inMaine
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 inMaine, 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, Maine
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.