Thomas Lane’s attorney, Earl Gray, painted an image of a rookie officer who trusted his senior officer after Floyd had been acting erratically.
2020
Posted inNation & World
Lt. Col. Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames Trump
The statement from his attorney said Vindman is leaving the Army after more than 21 years after it was made clear ‘that his future within the institution he has dutifully served will forever be limited.’
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Posted inMaine
By the numbers: COVID-19 cases and deaths in Maine, the U.S. and the world
Reported cases by country:
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Scarborough Downs suspending live racing after Friday
The harness racing track received a special dispensation to hold live events, but hasn’t been able to generate revenue because no spectators are allowed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Portland-based education nonprofit sued for study-abroad refunds
The Council on International Education Exchange suspended all of its spring programs but said only students who could not complete their courses online would be eligible for refunds.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
United sending layoff notices to nearly half of U.S. employees
The airline says that it will offer early retirement benefits and that furloughing 36,000 employees in October is a worst-case scenario.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Construction on Arts Collaborative building in Waterville to begin this week
The $6.5 million project financed in part by Peter and Paula Lunder will break ground this week and is set to be completed in April 2021.
Posted inCommunity
SeniorsPlus accepting referrals for Meals on Wheels
SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Agency on Aging, is accepting referrals for its Meals on Wheels program serving Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties, according to a news release from the Lewiston-based agency. Homebound individuals 60 and older and disabled adults younger than 60, who are unable to shop, prepare or cook meals for themselves, are likely […]
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Trump threatens to withhold funding to schools that don’t fully reopen, attacks CDC guidelines
Trump’s threat ran contrary to the traditional Republican stance of giving more control over schools to localities, rather than the federal government.
Posted inMaine, The Maine Forecast
Strong thunderstorms expected in Maine this afternoon, evening
These storms will produce lightning, heavy downpours, and occasional strong to severe wind gusts.