Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer says he will vote against President Trump’s nominee and asks other Democrats to join him in blocking an up-or-down vote.
March 2017
Posted inThe Maine Forecast, Uncategorized
Weekend weather looks unsettled, but no major storms
Clouds and some light precipitation are both in the forecast this weekend.
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Posted inMaine, News
Fire kills 2 German shepherds at Saco farm that boards dogs
Doreen Metcalf, the owner of Timber Ridge Farm, got most of the dogs out of her barn, but couldn’t get through smoke and flames to reach two pregnant dogs.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israeli Jewish man arrested as suspect in threats against U.S. Jewish centers
The man who has dual Israeli-American citizenship was arrested by Israeli police.
Posted inMaine, News
Stinky spill of something fishy makes mess in Kennebunk
The spill of fish product of some kind on a turnpike overpass caused a ‘3 inches of frozen mess.’
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
LePage throws support behind health-care overhaul but warns Congress shouldn’t rush
Maine’s governor says repeal of the Affordable Care Act is key to federal tax reform.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Fairfield-based school district seeks state OK to consolidate 3 elementary schools
The School Administrative District 49 board has applied to the Maine Department of Education for new elementary schools in Albion, Clinton and Fairfield, including the possibility of moving students into one new school.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Republican health-care plan hangs in balance as House leaders push for floor vote
As of late this morning, 36 House Republicans – mainly conservatives – had announced their opposition to the bill, known as the American Health Care Act.
Posted inNation & World, News
‘We are not afraid,’ says British leader after attack claimed by Islamic State
The man who killed four people and injured at least 30 Wednesday is identified as British-born Khalid Masood, who once was investigated for extremism.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Maine child care safety net only getting worse
The LePage administration is not taking full advantage of federal funds, and Mainers are hurting.