Bowdoinham native Ethan Ogilby worked in TV and film production, on ‘The Simpsons’ and on Netflix documentaries, before getting his screenplay filmed.
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Advocates, opponents of red flag law in Maine step up campaigns as election nears
In the last week, supporters of Question 2 released their first television ad, while opponents launched a new campaign against the referendum. The two sides also met for a debate.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine man convicted of sexual assault dies in prison
Richard Sweet, 73, formerly of Waterville, died Monday morning while serving a 35-year sentence at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, officials said.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine anti-trafficking program may cut services over funding uncertainty
Portland-based Preble Street has relied on federal dollars to run its anti-trafficking program since 2013, but said it still hasn’t gotten word on new funding expected to be available starting next week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Federal judge in Maine orders release of 3 Ecuadorian men before bond hearings
The order comes as several civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, announced a class action lawsuit against the federal government over ICE actions.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Waterville man struck by car while sitting in dark street dies from injuries
Mark Meserve, 55, reportedly was sitting at the intersection of Elm and Spring streets in Waterville around 11 p.m. Friday when he was struck by a car and later flown to a Portland hospital.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Delta Ambulance won’t require paramedics on some emergency calls in central Maine
The regional transport service plans to use EMTs for some calls, but town leaders fear worst case scenarios.
Posted inLocal & State, News
West Nile virus found in crow in Augusta
The virus spreads mostly through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Limerick man who was punched by trooper while handcuffed sues Maine State Police
Justin Savage alleges that police violently assaulted him and violated his civil rights during his 2024 arrest. He and his girlfriend are seeking more than $100 million in damages, their lawyer says.