The close vote is unlikely to be the final word on government surveillance as a means to defend the nation and Americans’ civil liberties.
July 2013
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LePage to attend train crash memorial in Lac-Megantic
The governor will also meet with the Quebec town’s mayor and says it’s ‘important for Maine to support our northern neighbors during this time of need.’
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Pittston Fair begins Thursday
The PIttston Fair begins Thursday and runs through Sunday, and will feature a fireworks show, an agriculture day and the annual Strawberry Pageant, among other events.
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Change to Winslow school budget cost neutral; vote July 30
Savings in heating oil and higher-than-anticipated state funding will help keep the Winslow school budget even as voters head to the polls again July 30.
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Farmington police to return to full staffing for first time in years
Farmington Selectmen approved the police chief’s request to hire two officers, which will fully staff his department for the first time in four years.
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Cyclists organizing ride to combat fear after Canaan sex assault
A group of cyclists have organized a bicycle ride to raise public awareness about sexual assault, inspired by an attack on a woman on Whitten Road in Canaan July 7.
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George H.W. Bush shaves head for sick child
The boy, known as Patrick, has leukemia. He’s the son of a Secret Service agent close to the Bush family.
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Caroline Kennedy nominated for Japan ambassador
If confirmed, she would be the first woman to serve as U.S. envoy to the Asian nation.
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Lewiston arson suspect, 13, to be held at treatment facility
Based on a psychological evaluation, Abdi Ibrahim will be transferred while he awaits trial, a judge rules.