Hands Around the Capitol brought together abortion foes in the state capital to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
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OFF RADAR: ‘Olive Again’
A clean, well-lighted book by Elizabeth Strout
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‘OK, Boomer’ makes a Supreme Court appearance in age case
Chief Justice John Roberts uses the somewhat pejorative phrase during arguments about age discrimination in the workplace.
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Virginia moves to brink of becoming 38th state to ratify ERA
But it’s still far from certain the amendment long sought by women’s rights advocates will ever be added to the U.S. Constitution.
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Judge: State didn’t violate Auburn man’s right to speedy trial in Alaska murder case
A judge in Alaska says the state did not violate the right of a suspect in a Fairbanks murder case to a speedy trial
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Conservative commentator’s South Portland speech canceled, triggering free speech fight
A Republican student group that wants to host Michelle Malkin no longer has official status, UMaine says, adding that it didn’t pressure a hotel into canceling the event.
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Bill would create retirement savings program for many Maine workers
The measure would set up state-run plans for private sector workers who lack 401k or other employer-based programs.
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Gov. Mills, Rep. Pingree object to Trump plan to restrict work permits for asylum seekers
In separate filings, the Democrats say the proposal would hurt asylum seekers and businesses, and put a strain on social service agencies and local governments.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Uncategorized
Homeless man gets life in prison for setting truck afire, killing 2 in Bangor
John De St. Croix was convicted last year of arson and murder.
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Sweeping recommendations would overhaul Maine’s Indian land claims act
A task force outlines steps to restore the sovereignty that tribal leaders say was lost in the landmark 1980 law.