Judge blocks Wells motel from evicting long-term residents on short notice
A Maine judge on Monday blocked a Wells motel from evicting long-term residents on short notice after complaints led the town to threaten the motel’s license.
In the wake of hearings, Maine soldiers finally have hope for reform at national guard
“We’ve had a major breakthrough,” said Aleigh Suffern, a former sergeant who spoke up about sexual assault, “but there is a long road ahead.”
Lawmakers want to add criminal probe to review of sexual assaults in Maine National Guard
A committee voted to recommend the full Legislature pass a bill to launch an expanded review of the Maine National Guard’s handling of sexual abuse.
Lawmakers hear 3 hours of testimony from soldiers who survived sexual abuse in Maine Guard
For some service members, it marked the first time they told their stories first hand since coming forward in a three-part Bangor Daily News series last year.
Top military official seeks outside probe of Maine National Guard’s handling of sexual assault cases
Maine’s top military official has asked for an outside investigation of how the Maine National Guard handles sexual assault cases, Gov. Janet Mills said Thursday.
Maine lawmakers call for National Guard probe under pressure from female soldiers
The move came after female soldiers who were assaulted or harassed in guard criticized lawmakers for failing to grill state military officials about the organization’s past mishandling of cases last Friday.
Female soldiers blast Maine lawmakers for weak response to sexual assault in National Guard
“It seems as though everyone in Augusta is in denial of what has happened,” said Meg Church, who shared her story of being harassed.
Maine National Guard outlines reforms in handling of sexual assaults
It follows November’s Bangor Daily News reporting that revealed a spike in sexual assault investigations at the Maine National Guard.
Fresh out of prison, Mainer who suffered in isolation says solitary confinement happens here
“I could go on for days and days and days about some of the traumas and things I’ve seen,” Zachary Swain said.
Maine’s largest cities move quickest to spend tens of millions in COVID-19 aid
Maine counties and its five largest cities have only received half of the combined $378 million of federal money they are due with the second and final tranche of money expected later this year.
A retiring Maine judge faced a final ruling that challenged expectations. The verdict sparked hope.
Gil Perez’s future rested in the judge’s decision whether to take the recommendation of prosecutors, or put faith in a person’s ability to change.
Stressed out Maine nurses have found a way to earn a lot more money
There’s a complicated problem at the heart of Maine’s nursing shortage, and employers are battling a surge in competitive wages.
Maine child welfare board members who resigned in protest see hope in Janet Mills initiative
The bill would give the ombudsman’s executive director a five-year contract and control over staffing, as well as funding to provide health insurance for staff.
Maine lawmakers could ban a controversial prison tactic
The bill marks the most aggressive step to end solitary since the state made changes several years ago to reduce its use in all but the most extreme cases.
Judge to decide on newspapers’ lawsuit against Maine State Police
Under Maine law, the personnel records of public employees are mostly confidential except for final records of discipline.
‘You’ve got nothing left’: A Maine nurse’s view from the pandemic frontlines
As the pandemic grinds on into its third year, with no clear end in sight, the stress on nurses and frontline health care workers is unprecedented.
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