Sen. Susan Collins’ office said she plans to donate $5,800 to charity; Democrats say they have yet to make a decision.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Electoral protections advance but tribal sovereignty provision left out of massive federal bill
The omnibus spending bill must pass the Senate and House to become law before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 4.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
LifeFlight adds new helicopter, completes 5-year, $20 million campaign to update fleet
The service’s three helicopters feature more power, speed, a larger workspace and advanced aviation electronics.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Influenza cases continue to surge in Maine
Maine reported 3,275 new cases of flu on Tuesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Maine group acted in ‘bad faith’ by withholding public records about former Kennebec County jail inmate, justice says
A Superior Court justice ordered the Maine County Commissioners Association self-funded risk management pool to pay attorneys’ fees and release the wrongfully withheld documents detailing a settlement with a former Kennebec County jail inmate who alleged that officers used excessive force and racial slurs against him.
Posted inBusiness, News, Politics
Federal spending bill would pause new regulation of Maine’s lobstering industry
The bill before Congress would halt new regulations of the state’s iconic fishery for six years while work is done to develop gear that is potentially less threatening to endangered whales.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Mother sentenced to 47 years in prison for killing 3-year-old son
With Jessica Trefethen’s sentencing over, the family of Maddox Williams’ father wants to see reforms at DHHS, which was involved several times in the toddler’s short life.
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With illnesses surging, Midcoast schools urge students to stay home if they aren’t feeling well
A recent spike in respiratory illnesses this month caused multiple schools in Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Topsham to close briefly for cleaning.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Falmouth man charged with fentanyl trafficking
Dale Hunnewell, 61, had previously served 25 years in prison for cocaine trafficking.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine bankruptcy filings now on track to hit lowest level in decades
A predicted surge during the pandemic has not materialized, but some experts also warn bankruptcies could be on their way up again.