The latest ban, barring entry to the U.S. by travelers from 8 countries, was set to go into effect Wednesday morning.
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Posted inMaine, News
Augusta council to vote Thursday on Statler housing proposal
Neighbors of the site — especially those on Maple Street, which would be used for access to the housing development — have spoken against the proposal.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage calls York County casino question ‘a phony deal’ with overblown promises
In his weekly radio address, the governor also says Question 1 on the November ballot would merely draw business away from Maine’s two existing casinos in Bangor and Oxford.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Key senators strike short-term deal to reinstate ACA payments to health insurers
The president says he would support the move as a way to extend temporarily the funding that he has blocked.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
Popular species of New England flounder is overfished, regulators say
Witch flounder is mostly brought to shore by fishermen in Maine and Massachusetts.
Posted inMaine
Woman killed, husband critically injured in Durham crash
Police say the couple’s vehicle crossed over the centerline and collided head-on with a pickup truck.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Anthony Ervin takes a knee during the national anthem
In Rio, he became the oldest swimmer in history to win an Olympic gold medal, winning the 50 freestyle at the age of 35.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
UMF police officer placed on leave after being charged with OUI
Christopher M. Chase was not on duty at the time, but he has been placed on paid administrative leave pending further investigation.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
No lines, no waiting at self-serve Portland food cart
Veebie has rolled out a prototype lunch cart stocked with local restaurant offerings.
Posted inMaine, News
Police: Sun glare caused crash involving truck, school bus in Waterville
Blinded by the sun, the driver of a box truck couldn’t see the stopped bus, crashing into it and stalling traffic for an hour.