Carol Bousquet

On-Air Host and Producer at Maine Public Broadcasting Network

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New building codes take effect in Maine

2 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Carol Bousquet

New building codes take effect Monday in Maine. The State Fire Marshal's Office and Governor's Energy Office want builders, residents, architects, and municipalities to understand the changes. The new codes are intended to ensure that buildings moving forward meet updated structural integrity, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality standards.
Hands-Off rallies gather thousands across Maine towns

2 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Susan Sharon |Carol Bousquet |Kaitlyn Budion

Thousands of people took to the streets in more than 20 cities and towns across Maine on Saturday to protest what they say is the chaos, harm and threats to democracy caused by the Trump administration and unelected billionaire Elon Musk. A crowd estimated at more than 1,000 gathered in Portland's Monument Square for one of the largest "Hands Off" rallies to urge Congress to defend the Constitution and fight back.
Police say Sabattus shooter was armed and in crisis before mass casualty event Wednesday afternoon

3 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Carol Bousquet

Maine State Police said that 29-year-old James Davis III spent most of Wednesday at his father's house in Sabattus with several family members. Colonel Bill Ross said then Davis started to unravel. "Throughout the day he started to act erratically and say things that didn't make sense. He was also armed with a 357 revolver and an AK47 rifle," Ross said. Davis' father contacted his mother, 47-year-old Christine Smith because she knew how to calm him down.
Nonprofits establish new fisheries trust to ensure access to groundfish stocks in Maine

3 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Carol Bousquet

Two nonprofits have established a new fisheries trust they said will ensure access to groundfish stocks in Maine. Geoff Smith with the Nature Conservancy said there was a mass exodus of ground fish permits from Maine about 15 years ago, but one fisherman sold his permit to the conservancy.
The invasive emerald ash borer discovered on Mount Desert Island

3 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Carol Bousquet

The invasive anddestructive Emerald Ash Borer has been discovered on Mount Desert Island, prompting state officials to ask private landowners to check their ash trees for beetle damage. Mike Parisio, a Maine Forest Service entomologist, said the island is now in quarantine to try to contain the infestation. "If local people see symptoms specifically woodpecker damage. Take really good quality pictures and send them our way.
House panel says Bowdoin failed to adequately address campus antisemitism

3 weeks ago | bangordailynews.com | Carol Bousquet

The U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce says Bowdoin College leaders have failed to adequately respond to campus antisemitism since the Hamas attack on Israel two years ago. Republican Committee Chair Tim Walberg wants answers about the February 2025 encampment by Students for Justice in Palestine in Smith Union.
Mainers rally at Tesla Charging Station Saturday to call out Elon Musk and his DOGE agenda

3 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Carol Bousquet

About 70 Mainers converged on a Tesla charging station in Waterville Saturday to speak out against Elon Musk and his agenda as the Director of DOGE. The Tesla Takedown movement was organized to rally against what it calls the corrupt, anti-democratic, and plutocratic regime running the federal government. One protester Henry, who did not give his last name, said he was career military and had to speak out. "This is classic takeover. If you're looking at the details. A lot of it is subterfuge.
State officials say Maine has successfully initiated National Milk Testing Surveillance program

1 month ago | mainepublic.org | Carol Bousquet

State officials say Maine has successfully initiated its National Milk Testing Surveillance program. The USDA is requiring the testing of raw milk bound for pasteurization after bird flu was found in raw milk in several states. Federal officials say raw milk can spread Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza through equipment and people. Jim Britt, Maine Department of Agriculture spokesman, said two rounds of testing have been completed.
Attorney General rules deadly force used by police on Auburn gunman last year justified

1 month ago | mainepublic.org | Carol Bousquet

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has ruled the deadly force used by a Maine State Police trooper and detective on 43-year-old Leein Hinkley last year was justified. On June 15, 2024, Hinkley began firing shots at a Russell Avenue home in Auburn. His former girlfriend and a friend were inside. The woman called 9-1-1 and escaped through a back window. Her friend did not and died in the home after Hinkley broke in and set it on fire.
Judge rules state must provide attorneys or release indigent defendants from jail

1 month ago | bangordailynews.com | Carol Bousquet

A Maine Superior Court judge has ruled that the state is failing to meet its obligation to provide legal counsel to defendants who cannot afford their own attorney. Justice Michaela Murphy ordered the state to create a plan to address a backlog of cases or defendants who have waited for more than two weeks for an attorney will be released from jail starting in April.

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