A state official says the animals, which include 11 chickens, two pigs, six dogs and six cats, were not abused, but were not getting the care they need.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World
Maine jobless claims decline as U.S. claims fall to new pandemic low
The U.S. weekly tally of initial unemployment claims, a proxy for layoffs, has fallen more or less steadily since topping 900,000 in early January.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Legislature moves forward with Mills’ plan for using COVID-19 relief funds
The Legislature’s budget-writing committee has approved a plan for spending close to $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine reports another 49 cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths
The new cases come as states around the country see a rise in infections and officials in Maine brace for a greater impact of the delta variant.
Posted inNation & World
White House boosts anti-ransomware bid with $10 million in rewards
The Biden administration will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of foreign state-sanctioned malicious activity against critical U.S. infrastructure.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: ‘Take Down Portraits: Drawings and Portraits by Larry Stanton’
Book reproduces paintings and drawings by Manhattan artist Stanton together with poems by Winthrop Smith, of Augusta, imagining conversations and scenes that might have taken place in the artist’s studio
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gov. Mills’ veto won’t end public power debate
Fed-up consumers will still likely get the last word on the future ownership of Maine’s electric grid.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
New law aims to shed light on racial makeup of traffic stops statewide
The law that took effect Thursday will require police officers to report the race of every person they stop on the road.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Our country’s foundation depends on strong infrastructure plan
Any package should include enhanced broadband access and renewable energy, address climate change and harness willing private-sector resources.