May 2017 – Page 199 – Centralmaine.com

Demonstrations across U.S. protest Trump immigration policy

by STEVE PEOPLES and AMY TAXIN Associated Press May 1, 2017May 1, 2017

Thousands of generally peaceful protesters march in cities across the United States on May Day.

by ALISON NOON Associated Press May 1, 2017

Nevada lawmakers will consider a bill that would force companies to disclose how they set insulin prices.

by Associated Press May 1, 2017May 2, 2017

It was developed by British drugmaker AstraZeneca.

Supporters say it was working well before being superseded, but critics say it wasn’t in effect long enough to assess.

by David Weigel and Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post May 1, 2017May 1, 2017

Passing a bill would provide representatives with political cover, even if it has almost no chance of approval in the Senate.

by Lindsay Wise McClatchy Washington Bureau May 1, 2017May 2, 2017

A government spending bill aims to relax Obama-era nutrition standards for school lunches.

More than 200 people turn out to protest detentions like that of Otto Morales-Caballeros of Naples, who was arrested on his way to work last month.

by From staff reports May 1, 2017May 1, 2017

Lawrence girls lacrosse program earns 1st victory.

The restaurateurs behind Eventide Oyster, The Honey Paw and Hugo’s win the coveted award following their third nomination.

A Tokyo jewelry store is selling 24-karat, life-size versions to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the release of the first ‘Star Wars’ movie.