Police and prosecutors say offenders are being released without any real consequences. But with jails crowded, and constitutional rights at risk, judges have a lot to consider when deciding who should go free.
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Musing on Susan Collins’ future | Letter
I cautiously agree with the argument made in Steve Collins’ recent op-ed, “Susan Collins should quit the Republican Party,” that the senator should recognize that the Republican Party as currently constituted does not reflect her stated values. I have come to that personal conclusion, and I now register as “unenrolled,” despite my career as a […]
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Skowhegan recovery center to expand programs in Somerset County
Kennebec Behavioral Health is using $500,000 from the Maine Recovery Council to expand programming and hire staff at the center on High Street.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
How MaineCare has grown — and become a budget buster in the process
Lawmakers already plugged an unexpected $118 million deficit in the program this year. Cuts at the federal level may force tough decisions about services, eligibility and funding for next year and beyond.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Maine Open Lighthouse Day brings maritime history to life
The annual event drew crowds of visitors to Maine’s most iconic lighthouses.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
After 2 years some of Maine’s electric school buses remain parked
District officials say they do not know what to do with the inoperable buses that were provided through the federal Clean School Bus program.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
What you need to know about Maine’s order to expand COVID-19 vaccine access
The Maine CDC now recommends children ages 6 – 23 months and all adults be vaccinated, which is contrary to federal guidelines.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Staffer on 2020 campaign of Maine U.S. Senate candidate found guilty of theft
A Hancock County jury found that Matthew McDonald embezzled $225,000 from Max Linn, who mounted an unsuccessful campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inMaine, News
Somerville tax collector drops public records lawsuit against fellow officials
Jon Amirault said the Somerville Municipal Broadband Board provided him the records he wanted, but he still has concerns about the town’s project.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Op-Eds
Mercer woman uses her art to benefit animals | Column
Cindy Bolduc creates crafts and places them in a cabinet by the road for free but notes that if people want to leave a donation, she will give it to the Somerset Humane Society.