Unless they endanger humans, they may not be killed.
2017
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Two entrepreneurs trademark epithet to foil its use by racists
Steve Maynard and Curtis Bordenave also filed to trademark the swastika symbol, the same day the Supreme Court ruled it possible.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Apple’s 2nd-quarter revenue and profit top expectations, please investors
The company sold 41 million iPhones, up slightly from a year ago, even as customers held on to their dollars as they waited for the next-generation device.
Posted inBusiness, News
Regulators reject new lobster fishing rules for southern New England
Measures proposed to preserve dwindling lobster populations off Connecticut, Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts are voted down.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Second round of Artwalk Gardiner wheat-paste projects to debut
This installation of public art was made possible by the Gardiner Creativity Fund, which has funded other public art projects in the city.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Waterville council finalizes $40 million municipal, school budget
The budget includes one education technician III position, security cameras for the high school and a police cruiser.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Probe of Cumberland County Jail suicide shows no policies violated
Sheriff Kevin Joyce says staff members at the jail followed policies in responding to the suicide in March, but he won’t release the report.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine, Music, News
Winthrop music teacher brings guitar flair to classical songs
Seth Pillsbury transcribes music that has been written for piano, such as pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, into forms that can be understood by guitarists.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
With baby steps, Senate Republicans abandon the president
After six months of controversies and historically low approval ratings, it’s clear Trump isn’t commanding the fear or respect he once did.
Posted inSports
Waterville 11U Cal Ripken team keeps roll going, moves into New England semifinals
Waterville pulls away from Barrington, N.H. in 8-1 quarterfinal victory.