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1 week ago | 
dailybulldog.com | Nicole Lund
A public hearing was held on April 23 for LD648: An Act to Expand the Supervised Community Confinement Program by the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. A work session followed on May 1 and a second work session is scheduled for May 8. LD648 is of particular interest to advocacy organizations as it would provide a second look for young adults with extreme sentences.
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3 weeks ago | 
dailybulldog.com | Nicole Lund
Restorative Justice promotes healing individuals and communities after harm has occurred by facilitating reentry programs for incarcerated individuals returning home as well as facilitating harm repair programs for youth offenders. The criminal justice system claims their “tough on crime” policies are written for the sake of victims, however survivors are not a monolith.
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1 month ago | 
katiecouric.com | Nicole Lund
As much as we wish it weren’t the case, body odor is a natural part of life. And while sweating happens everywhere, when it comes to B.O., armpits get all the attention. If you’ve ever wished for a full-body deodorant to get you through a workout, outdoor wedding, or aggressive hot flash, allow us to introduce you to Lume. Founded by OB/GYN Shannon Klingman, M.D., Lume is gentle enough to tackle smells beyond the pits.
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1 month ago | 
dailybulldog.com | Nicole Lund
In the late 19th and early 20th century many organizations formed with the primary focus of supporting youth. Boys Scouts was founded in 1910 followed by Girls Scouts two years later. The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) saw a need for young men to have healthy activities to engage in with their peers. Formed in 1844, the YMCA has become a worldwide youth and family focused organization providing day programs, summer camps, housing and many other community focused needs and services.
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1 month ago | 
dailybulldog.com | Nicole Lund
FRANKLIN COUNTY — Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols and Sergeant Ryan Close asked the question, how many law enforcement officers in Maine die by suicide? They spent a year researching and working with Jamie Wren, who oversees data collection on violence and drug related deaths for The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center in Maine, to find out the answer.
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1 month ago | 
dailybulldog.com | Nicole Lund
FARMINGTON — Maine Inside Out will be performing Broken Clock at the University of Maine’s Emery Center on Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30pm. Broken Clock explores themes of incarceration, gun violence, grief, family and time through the use of poetry, music and dance while incorporating audio recordings of currently incarcerated residents.
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2 months ago | 
dailybulldog.com | Nicole Lund
AUGUSTA — On Thursday, March 13, 2025 testimony was heard at the Augusta State House regarding LD165: An Act to Allow School Boards to Expel or Suspend Students Regardless of Grade Level. Currently, the school board may authorize the principal to suspend students up to a maximum of ten days for infractions of school rules, including students who are considered deliberately disobedient or disorderly or for infractions of violence, for students in grade six or above.
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2 months ago | 
dailybulldog.com | Nicole Lund
FARMINGTON — Twice Sold Tales, in partnership with the Free Art Initiative, is announcing a call for entry for the thematic exhibition “Free Art: Of the Unconventional Eccentric”. Artists from the community are invited to submit their artwork for consideration. The exhibition will be on view through the month of April in the Twice Sold Tales gallery showcase window located on Main Street in downtown Farmington, Maine. Submissions are due by Friday, March 14th.
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2 months ago | 
dailybulldog.com | Nicole Lund
Several new bills are being heard this month related to the Maine Department of Corrections including LD 626: An Act to Explicitly Allow the Department of Corrections to Charge Room and Board to Residents Who Perform Remote Work in Detention and Correctional Facilities and to Amend the Laws Governing Rehabilitative Programs.
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2 months ago | 
dailybulldog.com | Nicole Lund
AUGUSTA — LD 648: An Act To Expand the Supervised Community Confinement Program (SCCP) could be a big step in changing Maine’s criminal justice system. Introduced by Representative Nina Millikin (D-Blue Hill), LD 648 focuses on those convicted as young adults, recognizing that they face unique circumstances. The Supervised Community Confinement Program (SCCP) is currently available for incarcerated people with less than thirty months left of their sentence and have met certain criteria.
