Washington, D.C., is challenged over the law, aimed at keeping its sewer system from clogging up.
September 2017
Republican health-care bill called costly to many states
A liberal think-tank says the Graham-Cassidy effort would also result in fewer insured Americans.
Timing’s not right for a time-zone change, says Massachusetts report
Although Massachusetts might benefit from shifting into Atlantic Time, it can’t do so alone.
Second midcoast child reports adult attempting to lure him into van
Both cases, one in Thomaston and the other in Owls Head, involved adults in a white van, and both children refused to enter the vehicle, police say.
Facebook apologizes, will tighten ad policies
The move follows a report that found advertisers could use terms such as ‘how to burn Jews.’
Safety on minds after study finds youth tackle football linked to behavioral problems
Parents, area league officials react to latest study that connects sport to brain injuries.
Gray man sentenced to 15 months for gun possession
Matthew Feehan, 30, was prohibited from owning firearms because of a prior felony theft conviction.
Iranian president calls Trump’s U.N. speech ‘ignorant, absurd and hateful rhetoric’
Hassan Rouhani says the comments didn’t befit an organization established to promote peace and respect among nations.
High school roundup: MCI, Hermon play to boys soccer draw
Jedi Uribe scores twice for Huskies.
Almost all mussels recalled because of algae bloom are recovered
Meanwhile, the state reopens some harvesting areas after determining there is no biotoxin risk.