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seeking support to overturn a parole ban existing for 45 years

‘Do we believe in redemption or not?’: Rep. Evangelos pushes to restore parole to Maine’s justice system

If you’re sentenced to a long prison term in Maine, your chances of being released early are almost nil. In 1976, Maine became the first state to abolish parole entirely, also doing away with the Executive Council, which once shared authority for pardons with the governor. Since then, sentence...

April 20 update: Midcoast adds five new COVID-19 cases
Camden Select Board to consider placing $9.75 million municipal budget before voters
Chellie Pingree: ‘Voters gave us a mandate to fight for our planet’s future using data and science’
Belfast City Council to hear requests for Memorial Day parade and Arts on the Park approval

Last Maine CDC update: april 14

ZIP code COVID-19 case data: Knox, Waldo counties (and some of Lincoln County)

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated COVID-19 confirmed and probable case...
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Calling all new businesses that opened this year or are about to open this...
Lot would be located near bridge, new hotel

Select Board considers 28-space parking lot in downtown Rockport

On April 12 the Rockport Select Board heard a presentation by Bill Lane of...

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