The Appropriations Committee kills about 20 measures and carries over dozens more to next year, while others await possible vetoes by Gov. Paul LePage.
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Posted inNation & World, News
U.N. envoy warns of crisis in Yemen
Terrorist groups and a cholera outbreak have the Arab world’s poorest nation in trouble.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Three-quarters of Americans think they lack influence
New poll shows large lack of faith in nation’s institutions.
Posted inNation & World, News
Can this monkey own its selfie? California appeals court will decide
PETA says the publisher of a book containing the photos infringed on the animal’s ‘authorship’ rights.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Massachusetts man sentenced to 7 years for role in Wells home invasion
Juan Andino-Tirado was one of five men who stole $2,389 in cash and 861 oxycodone pills, federal authorities say.
Posted inMaine, News
Fairfield Town Council approves sewer use changes, begins July Fourth discussions
Council Chairman Michael Taylor said he was approached by organizers who want to bring a parade to Fairfield next year.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Topsham house where woman was hit with tire iron is well-known to police
The attack left a 19-year-old woman fighting to save one of her eyes in a Boston hospital. A 16-year-old girl is in custody.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Investigators seize bookkeeper’s computer from Lilley law firm
Investigators suspect the late attorney’s employee siphoned off funds estimated at more than $850,000.
Posted inMaine, News
Two die in head-on crash on Route 17 in Union
Sherry Cloutier of Augusta and Angela Knight-Boege of Warren are both killed.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing notes: Ben Rowe turns the corner at Beech Ridge
Turner driver finally has something to smile about this season after a top five in the PASS 150.