If national politics causes too much stress, it’s time to soften the trauma by keeping tabs on cute animals, Liz Soares writes.
March 2017
Trump responds to Snoop Dogg’s mock assassination of ‘Ronald Klump’
The rapper says he wanted his ‘Lavender’ music video to call attention to police brutality and give voice to ‘people who don’t have a voice.’
Suspect remains in hospital after he was shot during alleged Sidney home invasion
Eric Hewett, who shot Dreaquan Foster, suffered a head injury but has since been released from Maine Medical Center in Portland. Foster is under 24-hour guard in the intensive care unit of MaineGeneral Medical Center, police said.
A monk in Laos had pressing life questions for Obama. Last week, Obama answered them.
The letter from Obama was dated Sept. 30, 2016, just three weeks after his last visit to Asia. But U.S. Embassy staff were not able to deliver it until last Friday.
Justice Department will indict 2 Russian spies, 2 hackers in Yahoo breach
The move reflects the U.S. government’s increasing desire to hold foreign governments accountable for malicious acts in cyberspace.
Trump adviser says secret warrant may have caught his contact with hacker
The Republican operative has acknowledged having a Twitter exchange with Guccifer 2.0, a hacker that U.S. officials believe has ties to Russia.
Oakhurst drivers win ruling in overtime dispute appeal
The court rejects the dairy’s argument that its drivers were not entitled to overtime because of an exemption in Maine law for workers who handle and store perishable foods.
Central Maine digs out from a foot of snow after nor’easter blasts region
A few hundred Central Maine Power customers still were without power Wednesday morning after a blizzard that pounded the state and created hazardous driving conditions.
View from Away: Time to grill Trump’s nominee for agriculture secretary
The Washington Post
Five shortcuts to make your home sparkle this spring
These cleaning hacks are designed to make chores faster and easier.