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Sen. Nangle releases statement on the passing of former Sen. Bill Diamond

Sen. Nangle releases statement on the passing of former Sen. Bill Diamond

Posted: September 03, 2025

AUGUSTA — Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, released the following statement after the passing of former Sen. Bill Diamond, a widely...

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Sen. Diamond issues statement on Jessica Trefethen murder conviction

Sen. Diamond issues statement on Jessica Trefethen murder conviction

Posted: October 19, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, a jury found Jessica Trefethen guilty of depraved indifference murder in the death of her son, 3-year-old Maddox Williams of...

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Sen. Diamond applauds Government Oversight Committee’s decision to subpoena child protection records

Sen. Diamond applauds Government Oversight Committee’s decision to subpoena child protection records

Posted: September 21, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee voted to subpoena the Department of Health and Human Services for the...

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New law from Sen. Diamond to prioritize child homicide court cases takes effect this month

New law from Sen. Diamond to prioritize child homicide court cases takes effect this month

Posted: August 23, 2022

AUGUSTA — A new law sponsored by Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, that prioritizes the scheduling of child homicide trials took effect...

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Sen. Diamond receives high score on education voting record

Sen. Diamond receives high score on education voting record

Posted: July 25, 2022

AUGUSTA — Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, earned high marks from the Maine Education Association for his voting record on legislation to support...

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Sen. Diamond issues statement, calls for an additional public forum following meeting of Government Oversight Committee

Sen. Diamond issues statement, calls for an additional public forum following meeting of Government Oversight Committee

Posted: July 20, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee (GOC) held a public comment hearing about their ongoing investigation...

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Sens. Diamond, Timberlake to host press conference calling attention to need for child protection reform

Sens. Diamond, Timberlake to host press conference calling attention to need for child protection reform

Posted: May 11, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, May 18, a group of foster parents, child care providers and families of children who have died in state care will join...

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Diamond bill to support survivors of human trafficking, childhood kidnapping signed into law by Gov. Mills

Diamond bill to support survivors of human trafficking, childhood kidnapping signed into law by Gov. Mills

Posted: May 04, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 21, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham. LD 1943, “An Act To Expand the...

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Senate unanimously supports Sen. Diamond bill to support frontline state workers

Senate unanimously supports Sen. Diamond bill to support frontline state workers

Posted: April 12, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Senate approved a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, that supports Maine’s frontline state workers by...

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Sen. Diamond issues statement following public comment period on child protection services evaluation report

Sen. Diamond issues statement following public comment period on child protection services evaluation report

Posted: April 08, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Friday, the Government Oversight Committee (GOC) took comments from legislators and members of the public regarding the Office of...

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