The Westbrook native has filled the big shoes left behind by the retirement of longtime coach Ed Flaherty.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Graham Platner raised $1.5 million in week after Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign
The political newcomer’s haul is his best week of fundraising yet.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
‘Corn Pop’ free speech court case prompts review of Augusta schools public comment policy
U.S. District Judge Stacey D. Neumann has prohibited the Augusta Board of Education from enforcing parts of a policy that she deemed likely violate the First Amendment.
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Save America? Or Make America Great Again? | Letter
Which is it, or are they one and the same?
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Confusion cleared up at top of Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll
Kennebunk is the unanimous No. 1 after barely securing the top spot last week.
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Proud to be arrested for protesting ICE | Letter
I was one of the individuals arrested at the Burlington, Massachusetts, ICE detention center on April 28. It was an inspirational day for me. I know many of us are extremely upset and saddened by what is happening in this country. We’re asking, “What can I do?” With the recent escalation of ICE’s presence in […]
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Maine ethics commission to seek legal opinion on campaign tactic by Democratic governor hopefuls
The commission indicated it likely won’t pursue any action against Nirav Shah, Hannah Pingree or Troy Jackson, but will look to issue guidance on the risks that come with ‘red boxing.’
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Last week’s free speech ruling in Augusta has statewide implications
A conservative activist known as Corn Pop won a legal victory in his First Amendment lawsuit over the Augusta School Board’s comment policies. Here’s what it could mean for the hundreds of other school districts in Maine.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Is naloxone less effective when fentanyl is mixed with nonopioid drugs?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says naloxone, commonly sold as the nasal spray Narcan, should still be given in any suspected overdose.
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In Maine’s US Senate race, experience should matter | David Costello
There’s still time to determine who’s best qualified to take on Sen. Susan Collins in November. I believe I am that candidate.