Joel Clement, an Interior Department official who grew up in Falmouth, says in a Washington Post op-ed that he was retaliated against for speaking out about the dangers of climate change.
2017
Posted inNation & World
O.J. Simpson to be released on parole
The former football star was convicted of armed robbery in 2008 after trying to get back his sports memorabilia.
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Posted inNation & World
When John McCain says he’s ‘been through worse,’ this is what he means
The Arizona senator, who has brain cancer, faced death twice as a Navy fighter pilot and survived brutal years as a POW.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Measure calling for Maine to pay down student debt stalls in Legislature
The bill, aimed at adding younger people to Maine’s workforce by paying down school loans, is backed by Gov. LePage but needs more legislative support and is set aside.
Posted inNation & World
Budget office revises estimate of uninsured to 22 million under health bill
The new estimate does not include the impact of the most important recent change: letting insurers sell low-premium policies with minimal coverage.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
South Portland lawmaker tells Maine House he regrets anti-Trump rant
Democrat Scott Hamann’s vulgar Facebook post had Republicans calling for his resignation.
Posted inMaine, News
Belgrade selectmen reject proposed parking, traffic ordinance
A number of residents expressed concern about requiring residents and business owners to clear snow from a 4-foot-wide sidewalk.
Posted inNation & World
Elon Musk says he has ‘govt approval’ for D.C.-to-NYC Hyperloop
His tunneling firm intends to build the system underground using an excavation machine.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Arizona Sen. McCain, battling brain cancer, vows to return
His colleagues note the toughness of the senator, who has a lifetime of near-death experiences, including spending more than 5 years in a North Vietnamese prison.
Posted inOnly Online, Opinion
Dana Milbank: Nominee for ambassador to the Vatican clear example of cronyism
The nomination of Newt Gingrich’s wife is also President Trump’s beatification of Newt.