Medical examiner's macabre humor leads to complaint
Posted November 22, 2019 6:00 am
BANGOR, Maine (AP) - A state lawmaker is taking exception to the macabre humor that Maine's chief medical examiner used in an old job posting.
The 2017 posting for a deputy medical examiner touted Maine's benefits like a 'œreally short season for decomposing bodies'ť and the fact that others are 'œlost at sea.'ť
The Bangor Daily News reports that state Rep. Jeff Evangelos, of Friendship, complained about the job posting to Attorney General Aaron Frey. Evangelos said it was 'œbeyond sick.'ť
Evangelos previously asked Frey's office to look into the credibility of Dr. Mark Flomenbaum, the chief medical examiner. The attorney general's office, which oversees office of chief medical examiner, didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.