Jamie Logan concluded a 3-day run on the game show Friday night, finishing second to a Virginia graduate student and taking home more than $50,000.
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Bill to remove veil of secrecy from Maine police surveillance tools advances
The measure sponsored by Rep. Charlotte Warren would repeal the law that effectively prohibits state police from answering any questions about troopers’ use of surveillance tools such as facial recognition technology.
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Citing an increase in dangerous driving, state police say crackdown is coming
Maine State Police say they will start targeted enforcement to curtail speeding, distracted driving and infractions like expired inspection and registration stickers, which have been overlooked since the pandemic began last year.
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Augusta firefighters administer COVID-19 vaccinations at Cony High School
Firefighters plan to offer additional clinics in the future, when they can get more vaccine.
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Maine’s top law enforcement official defends Trooper of the Year selection
Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck says a review found that the award, to an officer accused of racial profiling, was not meant to send a signal to the Black Lives Matter movement. A lawmaker who sought the review isn’t satisfied.
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New round of federal rent relief becomes available Monday
Applications for $200 million in new funding can be filed beginning at noon Monday.
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Committee endorses bill to require racial impact statements in all state legislation
The measure, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, would require bills be analyzed for how they might impact racial minorities and disadvantaged ethnic groups.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
What will lifting the 9 p.m. curfew do for central Maine businesses? It’s hard to say
Gov. Janet Mills says early closing time for businesses will cease Monday. Owners in central Maine say they are not sure what this will mean for their operations.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Flu cases in Maine have decreased significantly as people take COVID precautions
The Maine CDC is reporting just 89 confirmed cases of the flu so far this season; last year there were 1,287 during the same period.
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Maine State House quiet on Sunday amid protest concerns
There were no signs of activity by Trump supporters, who are said to be targeting state capitols for demonstrations through Inauguration Day.