Arthur Schubarth pleaded guilty to charges that he conspired to use tissue from a sheep illegally brought into the U.S. to clone that animal and then use the clone and its descendants to create a larger, hybrid species of sheep that would be more valuable for his captive hunting operations.
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Family of man who died at Wiscasset jail files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Kare Randall, who died by suicide, is suing a handful of local government agencies and officials, claiming that they failed to respond to clear warning signs.
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Posted inNation & World
Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as 1st female president of Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to continue all the policies of her mentor and outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, even those that have weakened the country’s checks and balances.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Impact of national port worker strike unclear in Maine
Eimskip, Portland’s sole shipper, employs 50 members of the longshoremen’s union but is not involved with the national labor agreement being negotiated.
Posted inNation & World
NYC mayor deflects questions about bribery charges as a potential witness speaks out
Eric Adams frames himself as confident in his ability to overcome ‘obstacles.’
Posted inLocal Government, News
Wilton property tax rate increases by 90 cents for 2024-25
Paul Binette, Wilton assessors, set the rate at $21.30 per $1,000 of property value on Sept. 12.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Vassalboro man sentenced in police chase through Waterville, Oakland
Christopher Ratte was located the day after police broke off their pursuit of him due to safety concerns.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sagadahoc deputy advocates for mental health care, bashes report from mass shooting commission
Sgt. Aaron Skolfield was joined by mental health advocates and a former legislator at a press conference Monday to publicize Maine’s Progressive Treatment Program, which they say could have prevented last year’s Lewiston shooting.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Wage increases, more vacation time at heart of Huhtamaki steelworkers contract
Members of United Steelworkers Local 449 at the Huhtamaki food service and packaging products mill in Waterville voted overwhelmingly to ratify a three-year contract that includes wage increases and more vacation time.
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With national closure, Yelloh food delivery service will lay off 14 workers near Bangor
The company filed a WARN notice with Maine JobLink Sep. 23, the same day it announced its national closure.