The House has passed the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act to bar the Justice Department from monitoring privileged electronic communications between an incarcerated person and that person’s lawyer.
February 2021
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Maine filmmakers hope to build on success at Sundance
Alex Wolf Lewis and Kaitlyn Schwalje saw their short documentary about a turtle, ‘Snowy,’ premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year and are now working on films about squirrels and wastewater treatment.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Black History Month: The past shows the way forward
History shows that the actions of ordinary people have the power to transform the world.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine takes vaccinations to seniors in independent living facilities
Nearly 70 small clinics will be held this week for older Mainers who might face challenges getting to vaccination site.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Costly power grid upgrade to boost renewables will test Maine’s commitment
It’s becoming clear that achieving Maine’s climate goals is going to require a makeover of its electric grid on a scale that hasn’t happened since the 1970s.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
With vaccines on the horizon and many families pushing for more in-person time, Maine school districts still face challenges with staffing and meeting physical distancing requirements.
