ORONO (AP) — A University of Maine professor who was accused of sexual harassment has been cleared. The Bangor Daily News reports that English professor Robert “Tony” Brinkley was granted access to campus last month after officials concluded an investigation. Brinkley was placed on leave on Jan. 2. University officials determined Brinkley didn’t violate the […]
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With recycled phone numbers, you never know who has your number
The many woes of getting someone’s recycled phone number, and tips on dialing down the harassment. There’s a story out of Hollywood in which a rap star named Lil Jon got himself a new cellphone and almost immediately started getting strange calls and text messages. “CONGRATULATIONS ON TEEN VOGUE!” screamed one text message. This was […]
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RSU 9, former employee settle harassment dispute
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 and two administrators have settled a dispute with a former teacher who was accused of harassment after his contract was not renewed in 2016. The school board voted unanimously March 27 to “authorize the board chair to sign the settlement agreement recommended by legal counsel,” Superintendent Tom Ward said […]
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It's about empowerment
As people continue to be educated about the extend of sexual assault and sexual harassment in this country, I see a variety of people using #MeToo on social media and in the press. I feel that many people were raised to be much too polite and that is why, when a person comes at another […]
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Farmington man accused of harassing RSU 9 administrators, employees
FARMINGTON — A former Regional School Unit 9 employee was ordered Friday to stop harassing RSU 9 employees, the superintendent, the W.G. Mallett School principal and the school board. Farmington police served temporary protection from harassment orders on Daniel Patterson of Farmington, a former probationary second-grade teacher at Mallett School in Farmington. He was hired […]
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Jay residents accused of endangering child, harassing neighbor
JAY — Two residents are accused of endangering the welfare of their young child after police responded to a report of a dispute between neighbors Tuesday night on Otis Street. A young child was used as a shield for protection by one of the residents, Police Chief Richard Caton IV said Wednesday. A caller reported […]
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Muslim who worked at Bath Iron Works files federal lawsuit claiming shipyard employees harassed and spat at him
BRUNSWICK — A former Bath Iron Works employee who says he was harassed, routinely spat at by other employees and subjected to hate speech over a number of years because he is of Palestinian descent and a Muslim has filed suit in U.S. District Court claiming the company violated his civil rights. The suit also […]
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Westbrook police officer claims sexual harassment
WESTBROOK (AP) — A Westbrook police officer has filed notice of her intention to sue the city, claiming she was sexually harassed after issuing a speeding ticket to another officer’s girlfriend. Officer Melissa May filed a notice of claim Aug. 20, announcing her intention to file a lawsuit alleging violations of the Maine Human Rights […]
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Maine candle company exec faces harassment suits
PORTLAND (AP) — Three women who once worked at a Maine scented candle manufacturer say in federal lawsuits that the company’s founder and president subjected them to “relentless sexual harassment.” The lawsuits were filed last week in U.S. District Court in Portland by the former vice president of sales, former retail sales manager, and former […]