Maine Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez was lauded for her work in human trafficking and sexual violence cases.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England facing $8.6 million deficit
The nonprofit reproductive health provider is seeking $3.4 million from Maine. The funding would go to reproductive health services that don’t include abortion.
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Posted inMaine, News
Friends of Evan Gershkovich relieved to hear of his release from Russian prison
The White House confirmed that the 2014 Bowdoin College alum was freed. He had been sentenced to prison in Russia on spying charges that the U.S. said were not justified.
Posted inMaine
Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe
After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
Posted inNation / World
Evan Gershkovich one of 3 newly freed Americans back on U.S. soil
The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist with dual U.S.-Russia citizenship.
Posted inNation / World
Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered ‘new phase’ after killings of top militant figures
International officials have been scrambling to avert a cycle of retaliation before it spirals into a greater war.
Posted inBusiness, News
As the state looks to harness Gulf of Maine winds, a big question looms: How much will utility customers pay?
Talks are picking up between state utility regulators, the Public Advocate and developer of offshore wind as they try to figure out how to price the zero-carbon source of energy.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Poland-based school district to hold meeting with town leaders before third budget proposal revision
RSU 16 Superintendent Amy Hediger recommended a meeting Aug. 13 with the three town managers, select boards and town council chairs joining her and School Director Chair Mary Martin and Vice Chair Joe Parent.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Harris calls Trump’s false claims about race ‘the same old show’ of divisiveness and disrespect
Vice President Kamala Harris says former President Donald Trump’s false assertions about her race were the ‘same old show.’
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine
Town of Mechanic Falls mourns, seeks answers after 3 found dead over weekend
As the Office of Chief Medical Examiner determines the cause and manner of the deaths, the community grieves.