But some officials say it’s too early to grant immunity from prosecution to the former national security adviser in the investigations into possible election meddling.
2017
Posted inMaine, News
Fire damages Litchfield home
Crews from neighboring towns joined the Litchfield depratment in battling a blaze.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
Volkswagen to pay Maine $5 million in settlement of emissions cheating lawsuit
The automaker will pay $157 million to 10 states after being sued for installing software in vehicles that disguised illegal pollution.
Posted inNation & World
Rare Tubman photo sells for $161,000
Most existing photographs of 19th century abolitionist and Underground Railroad hero Harriet Tubman were taken later in her life.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta to seek state school construction funding to replace Hussey Elementary
The 1954 school is the oldest of the city’s four public elementary schools.
Posted inNation & World
Pedestrian deaths outpace motorist deaths
Researchers think the biggest factor may be more drivers and walkers distracted by cellphones and other electronic devices.
Posted inBusiness
Government upgrades economic growth performance for last quarter of 2016
The actual GDP expansion rate was an adjusted 2.1% in the October-December period, partly fueled by strong consumer spending.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Group managing Oakland’s FirstPark OKs budget on night before director’s last day
Brad Jackson, who began in 2013, is leaving the Kenebec Regional Development Authority for the private sector.
Posted inBusiness
Innovative Chinese CEO turns his employees loose
Workers at GE Appliances, acquired by Haier Group, become part of a nimble, decentralized company.
Posted inNation & World
Israel OKs West Bank settlement
The White House avoids any specific condemnation of the announcement, but said it expected restraint.