But a similar House bill in July secured only a few Democratic votes from wary lawmakers.
2017
Posted inNation & World
Crowd fleeing Vegas shooting breached airport fences
The large-scale breach highlighted the chaos after the gunman fired on the country music festival, killing 58.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Sanborn says he is ready to confront those who helped convict him of murder
Twelve days of hearings to decide whether Anthony Sanborn’s conviction will be overturned begin Tuesday.
Posted inNation & World, News
Investigators interview Las Vegas gunman’s brother in search for motive
In a court document obtained by CNN, Stephen Paddock described himself as a nocturnal creature who bet up to $1 million each night in Las Vegas casinos.
Posted inFall sports, Football, Sports, Varsity Maine
KJ football notes: Even after win, Winthrop/Monmouth sees room for improvement
Ramblers look for more production on the ground; Oak Hill loses leader Pierce for season.
Posted inNation & World
At least 10 die as California wildfires spread
Thousands are fleeing and over 1,500 homes and businesses have been destroyed.
Posted inFall sports, Sports, Varsity Maine
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Monmouth girls soccer cruises to win
Kayla Brooks, Audrey Fletcher have hat tricks for Mustangs
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
FCC to let Alphabet use experimental balloons to restore cell reception in Puerto Rico
The balloons float in the stratosphere so signals can be transmitted from phones even if cell towers are not available on a swath of land.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston man killed by fireworks shouldn’t have had professional-grade shells, expert says
Timothy Whitney didn’t have the required license for using commercial-type explosives.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Second updated Goodyear blimp begins its cross-country journey
Wingfoot Two’s 2,600-mile trip to its eventual home base in California will include flights over 10 states and many tour stops.