Times Record News
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PublishedMay 10, 2024
‘RoboCop’ security systems pop up in Maine as concerns over retail theft rise
The flashing blue lights atop poles in some Maine parking lots are designed to deter criminals, but some question the balance of safety vs. privacy.
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PublishedMay 9, 2024
Brunswick to review apartment building plan for Wilbur’s Woods
The Brunswick Planning Board will meet Tuesday to review the architectural compatibility of the 18-unit apartment building planned for the affordable housing development on McKeen Street.
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PublishedMay 9, 2024
King among senators supporting bill to restrict social media for kids under 12
U.S. Sen. Angus King said the law 'would establish reasonable guardrails and set a minimum age for users of social media to protect our children from tech companies exploiting and manipulating the youngest Americans.'
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PublishedMay 9, 2024
Woman appeals 6-year sentence for 1985 death of ‘Baby Jane Doe’ in Frenchville
Lee Ann Daigle, 60, argued that an Aroostook County judge violated her due process rights because of the way he questioned her remorse at her sentencing last summer.
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PublishedMay 9, 2024
Fewer Maine students applying for federal financial aid amid FAFSA application problems
Glitches with the new Federal Application for Federal Student Aid form have been blamed for fewer applications nationwide in 2023. In Maine, 23% fewer students had applied for the aid that will help them decide which college to attend or whether to go to college at all.
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PublishedMay 8, 2024
Maine high court hears case challenging Democrats’ budget maneuver
A group including 2 Republican lawmakers has argued that legislative leaders violated the state constitution by passing a party-line budget and then calling a special session to finish other work. But an assistant attorney general told the court the process was lawful.
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PublishedMay 8, 2024
Freeport hears ‘rapid-fire’ funding defenses as council weighs budget
Organizations with ties to Freeport defended their budget applications in Tuesday night's Town Council meeting ahead of the vote on the 2025 fiscal year budget.
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PublishedMay 8, 2024
Gov. Mills slams lawmakers for advancing more spending bills
A legislative committee advanced at least $10 million in additional spending this week after repeated warnings from the administration about pushing the state budget past the 'breaking point.'
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PublishedMay 8, 2024
York schools to pay former teacher $237,500 to settle gay discrimination lawsuit
The school department agreed to pay $170,000 to Michele Figueira and $67,500 to her lawyers after she alleged the school discriminated against her for being gay.
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PublishedMay 8, 2024
Topsham representative resigns from House seat
Rebecca Jauch resigned from her seat on Monday to take a federal job, making her the second Democrat to resign in the closing days of the session.
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