Responses in the public comment period nearly unanimously endorse the national monument.
2017
GOP health plan should stay dead
Republican senators have been huddling in hopes of reviving their Obamacare repeal-and-replace bill. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reminded them Thursday of why the bill should, on the contrary, stay dead. Congress’ scorekeepers found that the latest version of the Senate bill would result in 22 million more people without health coverage by 2026. That […]
Unity Barn Raisers receive three grants
Awards to support organization’s programs.
Washington Community Auction planned for July 29
Proceeds to benefit numerous community organizations.
South Portland police arrest suspect in Ferry Village burglaries
Eric James Becker, 36, originally from the Bangor area, is charged in connection with six residential break-ins dating back to May.
White House offers muddled messages on Russia sanctions
The president’s new communications team contradict one another on administration support for the bill.
Trump tweets frustration with Republicans, health care
The president accuses members of his party with failing to ‘protect’ him.
Lightning sparks wildfire in Hancock County
The fire burned about 2 acres of forestland near Brandy Pond, the Maine Forest Service says.