By Vinnie Penn
Jun 3, 2021
One legislator fell in a parking garage stairwell while walking from the garage roof to the causeway between the garage and the Legislative Office Building, where some legislators leave their laptop computers that are programmed to allow them to cast a roll call vote from a distance.
On Thursday, State Representative Robin Comey, a second term Democrat and Assistant Majority Leader, was incomprehensible when she attempted to speak on an amendment pending before the House. Comey’s condition caused concern on the floor.
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Knox Clinic among recipients of 2021 Public Health awards Thu, 05/13/2021 - 3:45pm
Every year, Maine Public Health Association honors excellence in public health by awarding distinctions to organizations and individuals who make a difference in public health in Maine. This year, the Knox Clinic will receive the Phebe Conrey King Access to Healthcare Award for its efforts to reduce health disparities in Maine through access to comprehensive health care for all.
“For the past 14 months, public health has been at the forefront as we faced the worst public health crisis in a century,” said Rebecca Boulos, MPH, PhD, executive director of MPHA, in a MPHA news release. “Maine’s public health workforce has worked tirelessly to support pandemic efforts, in addition to addressing other, ongoing community health challenges. They all deserve our deepest gratitude. Our public health awards this year recognize truly exemplary public health leadership and advocacy, and the
(Bismarck, ND) North Dakota House Assistant Majority Leader Scott Louser is pleading not guilty to DUI. Louser s attorney filed his written plea with the court yesterday along with a request for various pieces of evidence. Louser has waived his May 12th initial court appearance. If convicted, Louser faces a maximum of 30 days in jail and a 15-hundred-dollar fine. Louser was pulled over early on April 16th when a Highway Patrol Trooper says the Assistant Majority Leader had crossed the center line several times. Authorities say the 49-year-old Minot Republican failed three sobriety tests, refused another, and had a blood alcohol content over the legal limit.