Central Maine Meats sees an opportunity to serve a growing demand for halal meat among local Muslims and to hire new Mainers.
2017
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Convicted in machete attack in Pittston, Daniel Fortune seeks appeal ruling
Fortune, who had been a star athlete at Gardiner Area High School, was sentenced to life in prison for the attack, which severely injured a 10-year-old girl and her father.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta school budget presentation due Monday
The school board also is scheduled to meet Wednesday to consider a new lighting proposal.
Posted inNation & World, News
Justice Department files notice to appeal ruling that blocks Trump’s travel ban
The federal government has stopped enforcing the ban on refugees and those from seven majority-Muslim nations to comply with a judge’s order.
Posted inNation & World, News
Documents confirm Trump is still benefiting from his business
The president is the sole beneficiary of the trust and will personally profit if the business profits from decisions made by his government.
Posted inNation & World, News
Iran holds military exercises in response to U.S. sanctions
Its most influential security institution says it would test missile and radar systems as part of the drill.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump lashes out at federal judge who temporarily blocked travel ban
The president’s tweets ripped into the decision of a federal judge to temporarily block enforcement of the travel ban.
Posted inEditorials
View from Away: Testing Trump, another Putin opponent falls ill
The Washington Post
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Maine food and beverage sellers win big when Patriots play in the Super Bowl
Supermarkets, pizza delivery joints, alcohol sellers, sports bars and party supply stores all get a piece of the action.
Posted inCommunity
University of Maine at Augusta dean’s list
To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a 3.25 grade-point average for a given semester.