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Editorial Roundup: New England
Hearst Connecticut Media. June 1, 2023. Editorial: Allow Parole Board to do its job For a place that is well down the list of most dangerous states in America (near the bottom, by most accounts), crime accounts for an outsize share of public debate in Connecticut....
Bipartisan bill would allow tribes in Maine to benefit from federal law, stops short of sovereignty
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — New legislation would allow Native Americans in Maine to benefit from federal laws despite terms of a land claims settlement, providing help to Wabanaki tribes while stopping short of full sovereignty that they've long sought. The bipartisan proposal...
Motorist with sign claiming to have an explosive device drives to Canadian border
HOULTON, Maine (AP) — The driver of vehicle with a sign indicating there was an explosive device on board led Maine State Police on a chase on Interstate 95 to the Canadian border on Monday, officials said. A trooper fired shots after the motorist attempted to maneuver the truck...
Maine governor suggests making paid leave proposal easier on businesses
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills is pumping the brakes on a paid family and medical leave proposal promoted by her fellow Democrats, seeking compromises to reduce the burden on businesses in an effort to win broader support. Deputy Chief of Staff Elise Baldacci said...
Maine's top gambling regulator on paid leave following tweets
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's top gambling regulator has been placed on paid administrative leave following tweets posted from his personal account about women and a white nationalist group, spokesperson for the state's Department of Public Safety said Tuesday. Milt Champion,...
Editorial Roundup: New England
Hearst Connecticut Media. May 12, 2023. Editorial: State should enact parole reforms The far-too-easy response to crime in recent American history has been to lock people away and forget about them. This has the benefit of expedience and some emotional satisfaction,...
Pickup truck fire outside Maine governor's mansion blamed on drill battery
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A pickup truck fire and explosion outside the Maine governor's mansion last week was traced to a faulty battery in a cordless drill, officials said. The unoccupied truck was parked on Chamberlain Street, just feet from the white fence surrounding the Blaine...
Editorial Roundup: New England
Hearst Connecticut Media. May 11, 2023. Editorial: Send lawmakers back to school before rushing decisions on future of CT colleges The word “college” should be synonymous with deeper thinking. Yet the recent discourse at the Connecticut’s highest...
123-year-old schooner will be leaving Maine after auction sale
ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — A 123-year-old schooner that was once declared the “Official Windjammer of Maine” by state lawmakers has new owners, and will be leaving Maine. Two brothers who are lifelong sailors had the winning bid this week for the Victory Chimes, which is on the...
Editorial Roundup: New England
Hearst Connecticut Media. April 30, 2023. Editorial: Tough choices ahead on budget talks Everyone has needs, but advocates should be straightforward about their goals As budget talk heats up in Hartford between the governor’s office and the General...
