A disciplinary panel chastised Charles Budd for violating the Maine bar’s rules of conduct, but decided against any formal discipline, including a suspension or probation.
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Maine attorney general asks judge to restore 72-hour wait for gun sales
Attorney General Aaron Frey is appealing U.S. District Judge Lance Walker’s order from last week, which suspended a new waiting period law for buying firearms.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Trump administration terminates Maine’s U.S. attorney
Darcie McElwee, a Caribou native, had served as Maine’s lead prosecutor in the U.S. District Court since 2021.
Posted inCommunity
Winthrop society to hold fundraiser Feb. 28, March 1
Drop off any donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
EPA visits Winthrop schools as part of electric bus investigation
The buses supplied to Winthrop by Lion Electric Co. through a federal program have been faulty.
Posted inCommunity
Waterville’s Ticonic Gallery seeks makers for year-end market
The seasonal popup marketplace is set to open Nov. 15.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s congressional delegation wants more teenagers logging
In sustaining one of the state’s most important heritage industries, elected officials believe the measure would help sustain Maine’s identity, too.
Posted inMaine
Dover-Foxcroft stares down massive tax hike to maintain ailing dam
Without outside funding, maintaining the dam to federal standards would run the town just under $10 million.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
The number of mental health providers licensed in Maine is up 60% since 2019. It still isn’t enough.
Despite the increase in counselors, substance use counselors, social workers and psychologists, many Mainers are still waiting months for care.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Fire that destroyed Unity flower shop, home believed to have been caused by cat
The fire reported at 6:51 a.m. Saturday on Depot Street drew firefighters from 12 towns, according to a fire official.