Democrats used their majorities in both chambers to pass a continuing services budget in hopes of avoiding a potential government shutdown in July.
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Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter, a Bowdoin graduate, on spying charge
The arrest of Evan Gershkovich, a 2014 Bowdoin College graduate, is the first time a U.S. correspondent was put behind bars on spying accusations since the Cold War.
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Goodwill Northern New England CEO stepping down by year’s end
Rich Cantz has been with Goodwill Northern New England for 20 years, the past five as president and CEO.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
State budget rancor grows ahead of Thursday vote
Democrats are expected to pass a current services budget this week and postpone any discussion about Republican demands for income tax breaks until later in the session.
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Man who sexually assaulted child gets prison sentence nearly cut in half after initial conviction overturned
An improper meeting between the district attorney and judge resulted in the overturning of Eric Bard’s 2015 conviction. Now, instead of facing 50 years in prison for more than 21 charges, he is to serve 28.
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Bowdoinham ramps up patrols in wake of rabid raccoon attacks
Over the past two weeks, multiple attacks by rabid raccoons have been reported, including one that sent a woman to the hospital.
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Bangor school sues state officials over tuition reimbursement program
Crosspoint Church in Bangor says lawmakers changed the Maine Human Rights Act to circumvent a U.S. Supreme Court decision and prevent religious schools from receiving public money.
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Lawmakers consider raising salaries of sexual assault victim advocates
Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, said the bill would allow the state to raise what it pays victim advocates from $32,000 to $45,000 a year.
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Premature baby weighing just over 1 pound at birth goes home from hospital
The girl was discharged March 14 after being at Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland since her birth last July.
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Freeport high schoolers win Maine Drama Festival title for the first time in over a decade
Freeport students bested eight other high schools with a performance of their one-act play “The Tinderbox” last weekend at a state competition.