Speakers at a Blaine House tea said every Maine community could use a midwife like historical figure Martha Ballard.
2023
Posted inMaine
Should Maine’s yellow flag law have been used to prevent Lewiston shootings? Its sponsor thinks so
Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Dixfield, says that it appears the state’s so-called yellow flag law could have been used to take away Robert Card’s guns, but others say the law includes too many obstacles.
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Posted inMaine, Times Record
Wiscasset principal placed on leave over ‘hidden’ pantry camera
Gina Stevens, principal of Wiscasset Middle High School, said the camera was installed after the food pantry was broken into several times. ‘I have done nothing wrong,’ she said.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Wall Street leaps toward its best week of 2023 amid hopes of an end to rate hikes
The S&P 500 leaped 1.9% for its fourth straight winning day. It’s already up 4.9% this week and on pace for its best week in nearly a year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Manhunt timeline reveals gaps in search for Lewiston mass shooter
The timeline indicates the recycling center business was only searched once by the Maine State Police sometime during the afternoon of Oct. 26. Robert Card’s body was found on the property the following night.
Posted inSports
World Series: Bochy proves the perfect leader of a championship team
Bruce Bochy of the Texas Rangers comes out of retirement to join managerial legends with his fourth World Series title.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Richmond residents to vote on retirement plan to attract police officer candidates
The plan would allow full-time officers to qualify for retirement after 25 years of service, instead of after turning 60 years old.
Posted inNation & World, News
Eric Trump testifies he wasn’t aware of dad’s financial statements, but emails show he was involved
Eric Trump followed brother Donald Trump Jr. in testifying Thursday at the family’s New York civil fraud trial, a prelude to their father’s scheduled testimony Monday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
AI summit agreements tip the balance of fight against digital threats in favor of humanity, U.K. prime minister says
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed the gathering’s achievements, including a ‘Bletchley Declaration’ committing nations to tackle the biggest threats from artificial intelligence.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police identify 2 men arrested in connection with Waterville, Fairfield robberies
Undisclosed amounts of money were taken during robberies this week at Bangor Savings Bank on upper Main Street in Waterville and the Circle K convenience store on Norridgewock Road in Fairfield.