2016 – Page 78 – Centralmaine.com

North Carolina lawmakers move to limit incoming governor’s clout

by Amber Phillips The Washington Post December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

Republican Gov. Pat McCrory signs a bill that will reduce his Democratic successor’s ability to make key appointments.

by The Washington Post December 16, 2016

A new report shows that 7,189 migrants and refugees have died so far this year.

by JOHN ROGERS Associated Press December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

He also had a distinguished career as a freelancer.

by staff report December 16, 2016

Valley Girls fall to Vinalhaven.

High-scoring senior forward hits landmark in second game

by JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

The famed astronaut and Senator will eventually be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

by Karin Brulliard The Washington Post December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

The buck, which had just been granted an eleventh-hour reprieve from euthanasia, dies waiting for a transfer.

by LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press December 16, 2016

Why llamas? ‘They’re just a funny animal.’

by JOSH BOAK Associated Press December 16, 2016December 17, 2016

The fade is likely normal after numbers surged to their highest point in nearly a decade in October.

by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

A slow start to the seasonal shopping sprint has stores pushing incentives and deals while shoppers hold back in a holiday game of chicken.