U.S. District Judge John Woodcock cited jurisdictional problems with the case, but he encouraged the lobstermen to appeal the decision because it raises ‘significant Fourth Amendment issues’ over unreasonable searches and seizures.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Fruitful Thanksgivings of the past
In the 1960s, we enjoyed family Thanksgivings that nourished body, mind and soul, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Advocates say aggressive marketing toward youth highlights need for a flavored tobacco ban in Maine
Video games and cartoon images are among marketing techniques to get kids to try vaping. Maine has tried twice in recent years to ban sales, but there hasn’t been enough legislative support.
Posted inMaine
Poll: Should Waterville institute 4-day work weeks for City Hall?
Let us know what you think about the proposal to have Waterville City Hall employees work four 10-hour days.
Posted inCommunity
SeniorsPlus to offer classes in December
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is set to offer classes in December at its Lewiston, Wilton or Norway locations, online or hybrid. Locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Locations are fully accessible; hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For a full list of class offerings […]
Posted inCommunity
Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Nov. 19 duplicate bridge session. Lee Lenfest and Jeannie Reilling were second, and Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop, third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Lincoln shooting ruled homicide, police identify victim
Authorities believe Jason Nadeau, a 51-year-old Lincoln resident, died of gunshot wounds Wednesday morning.
Posted inBusiness, News
CMP forced to pay public utility advocates in first use of new law
Our Power will receive over $45,000 to cover fees it incurred while trying to block an ownership change involving CMP’s parent company.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws
The swift selection of Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general came about 6 hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
After a dry few weeks, Maine will be singing in the rain
The period from September 1 through November 20 was the driest on record in Bangor and Caribou, and the second driest on record in Portland.