Republicans and a Democrat worried about how the bill would be used by prosecutors and its potential impact on self-defense courses.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Plan to create Office of New Americans advances to Maine House, Senate
The bill, approved by a legislative committee, would create a 2-person office to help immigrants better integrate into the state.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Lewiston, Lisbon police to testify before shooting commission Thursday
It will be the fourth time the body has convened since its formation last fall, and the third day of public testimony.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Lawyers say they have limited access to clients at Maine’s lone youth prison
Juvenile defense attorneys say incidents of unrest at Long Creek Youth Development Center have led teens to be held in frequent 23-hour lockdowns.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lawmakers receive active shooter training after Lewiston shooting, State House threats
The first-of-its kind training will be supplemented by increased security in the Burton Cross Office building next to the State House and a new mobile phone app to send alerts about threats in the Capitol complex.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Bath Iron Works hires new vice president of supply chain, quality
Eric Masna has 30 years of operational and supply chain experience and previously served as vice president of supply chain at Connecticut-based FuelCell Energy.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Maine’s highest court hears arguments on vaccine mandates for EMTs
Justices in Augusta on Tuesday were told that Maine Emergency Medical Services had no legal authority to require vaccinations against COVID and the flu. The state disagrees.
Posted inLocal & State
The root causes of police shootings in Maine are familiar. ‘Only the names change.’
Maine’s deadly force review panel reiterated its longstanding call for improved mental health resources and recommended strengthening the state’s protective custody and yellow flag laws.
Posted inNation & World, News
Police: Former Buckfield woman slain in Denver, but body has not been found
Police believe Naudiaerella ‘Naudia’ Wesley, 27, was killed just before Thanksgiving. Her body has not been found, no arrests have been made and police believe the person who killed her is dead.
Posted inBusiness, Times Record
No opening date set yet for Topsham Market Basket
Market Basket is building its third store in Maine at the Topsham Fair Mall.