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1 week ago | 
dailybulldog.com | Nicole Lund
There is a popular belief that incarcerated persons earn a considerable amount of good time, enough to meaningfully reduce their sentence. However, tough on crime and truth-in-sentencing laws have greatly reduced the amount of good time an offender is able to earn. Good time is defined as an established system whereby someone who is sentenced to imprisonment is credited a set amount of time for good behavior and engagement with work and other programs.
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2 weeks ago | 
katiecouric.com | Nicole Lund
It goes without saying that a comfortable sneaker should be a staple in everyone’s closet. Whether you’re training for a race or just running errands, a supportive pair will keep your feet happy and healthy. Luckily, it’s never been easier to find comfortable yet stylish shoes — the technology is improving, and the designs are getting more attractive. If you take aesthetics seriously, which we do, “orthopedic shoes” are no longer a scary category.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailybulldog.com | Nicole Lund
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a test administered by the U.S. Department of Education every two years to a representative sample of fourth and eighth graders and reports reading and math scores on a scale of 0-500. In three of four testing categories, Maine students had the lowest average scores since NAEP results were first reported in 1992.
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1 month 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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1 month 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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.
