The move is part of a larger attempt to gut groups that enforce civil rights protections.
May 2017
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Fryeburg police officer remains in critical condition
A second officer is released from the hospital, and the search for a canoeist, now considered a recovery effort, will resume Tuesday.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Thousands turn out to celebrate JFK’s 100th
A stamp is unveiled, the late president’s grave is decorated, and a birthday party is held in Boston.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate leader McConnell forced to juggle demands on health care bill
For an ACA replacement to pass, he needs to appease hesitant Republican senators, including Susan Collins of Maine.
Posted inNation & World, News
Car bomb explodes outside Baghdad ice cream shop; 10 dead
The Islamic State Group claims responsibility for the attack that also left 22 wounded.
Posted inNation & World, News
Oregon mother thanks men who died defending girls
The president tweets his outrage, too, at the incident involving a man spewing a hate-filled rant against Muslims.
Posted inBusiness
Dutch court’s ruling disappoints unhappy shareholders at AkzoNobel
A request to hold a special meeting to consider ousting a top official is rejected.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Belfast man, 71, dies after being Tasered by police
Dennis Ward experienced ‘medical complications’ at the hospital, police say.
Posted inNation & World
Advocates for minorities decry steep cuts in Trump budget
The president’s proposed social net, civil rights and education rollbacks would do deep harm to the poor and vulnerable, critics say.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Disrupted flights at British Airways extend into third day
The airline resumes most flights but still delays or cancels others after a major computer systems failure.