Gov. Janet Mills’ brother, who has served as executive director of the quasi-governmental agency since 2011, said his health factored into his decision to not seek reappointment in September.
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Judge in Trump classified documents case grants his request for one hearing, denies bid for another
The order amounts to a mixed result for both sides and ensures further delays in a criminal case that has already been snarled by significant postponements.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: He’s 82, homeless, has lived in his van for 8 years
The man has everything he needs, including a bed, a thick wool blanket, a solar panel and insulation for his windows, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Pingree, other lawmakers draw attention to fast fashion’s toll on the environment
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman said the effort is meant to draw attention to the toll that mass-produced clothing has on climate change.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine’s community colleges receive $75 million grant to expand short-term workforce training
The donation was made by the Harold Alfond Foundation to build on the success of existing programming that the organization believes can help ease Maine’s labor shortage.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
Oklahoma public schools leader orders schools to incorporate Bible instruction
The directive sent Thursday to superintendents across the state says adherence to the mandate is compulsory and ‘immediate and strict compliance is expected.’
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Embden man injured in single-vehicle crash in North Anson
Maxwell Goguen, 24, was northbound from North Anson toward Embden when his 2006 Chevrolet Malibu went off the left side of the road just before 7:30 p.m., according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, which is investigating the crash.
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Boeing sanctioned by U.S. for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing ‘blatantly violated’ the agency’s investigative regulations, as well as a signed agreement, by providing nonpublic investigative information to the media.
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Harrison man killed in single-vehicle crash
Police say an electric vehicle crashed into a tree at high speed, forcing officials to temporarily close Harrison Road in Naples when battery debris spread over a wide area and started numerous small fires.
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Prince Harry hit with legal bill, ordered to explain how communications with ghostwriter were destroyed
Judge Timothy Fancourt said it was troubling that all communications between the Duke of Sussex and writer J.R. Moehringer, along with all drafts of the best-selling ‘Spare,’ were destroyed.