The new lawsuit, alleging Maine Correctional Center officers stayed in a pregnant woman’s hospital room while she gave birth, is similar to a case against the Cumberland County Jail that was recently settled.
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Support for suspended Mt. Ararat hockey player led to season’s abrupt end
The district’s superintendent said some parents and players created a ‘divisive environment’ when they wore shirts and stickers with the number of a player who was suspended from the team over an alleged bullying incident.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Church zoning change delayed again in Waterville
City councilors were set to take a final vote Tuesday night to allow demolition of two buildings, but instead decided to send the proposal back to the Planning Board.
Posted inCommunity
MaineGeneral Health receives $25K grant
The grant provides the opportunity to purchase and distribute emergency food bags for patients attending medical appointments who are food insecure.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s cannabis chief investigated for possible conflict of interest
A legislative panel agrees to look into ties between John Hudak and a firm hired to track marijuana plants from seedling to sale.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Somerset County Jail officer on leave amid domestic violence allegation
Giovanni Sinclair, whose work-issued firearm was taken away when he was served a protection from abuse order, was later charged with misdemeanor domestic violence assault.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
A Frenchville Republican challenges Susan Collins
Susan Collins will face at least one primary challenger if she opts to run for reelection in 2026
Posted inCommunity
Mid-Maine Technical Center names honor students
Students from Lawrence, Messalonskee, Waterville Senior High School, Winslow High School, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Maine Connections Academy, Maine Virtual Academy, Temple Academy, and Waterville Alternative Education attend the center.
Posted inCommunity
North Pond Pike Fishing Derby set for Feb. 22, 23
North Pond is part of Mercer, Rome and Smithfield.
Posted inMaine, Politics
After Maine native testifies before Congress, Elon Musk targets his disability
Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette said he’s not surprised by online trolls highlighting his blindness instead of focusing on what he said about eliminating waste and fraud in government.