To win the fight over the future of the Supreme Court, Republicans could scrap longstanding Senate rules and confirm Neil Gorsuch with a simple majority.
2017
Posted inNation & World
In call with Australian leader, Trump badgers and brags
The president suggests the U.S. may not honor an agreement with the longtime ally to accept 1,250 refugees.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, New England Patriots, News, Sports
West Gardiner Patriots fans headed to Houston for Super Bowl
Cindy and Vaughn Smith, Kim and Todd Johnson relish rare opportunity
Posted inMaine, News
Woman rescued, but dog dies in house fire in Lebanon
Crews are unable to save the dog that was in a kennel on the second floor at 62 Grey Birch Lane.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
As more ‘nips’ bottles litter Maine landscape, group calls for 15-cent deposit
Proponents say the incentive would cut down on throwaways, but critics warn that the change would add costs and complications.
Posted inNation & World, News
Federal judge orders government not to cancel valid visas
White House spokesman Sean Spicer seeks to clarify and adjust Trump’s executive order banning travel and immigration from seven majority-Muslim countries.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
RSU 18 school board discusses how to get funding for buildings
The board also talked about hazards found in schools by a state fire marshal’s office official.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Quota for elver catch could change in 2018
Fishermen are now allowed to catch about 9,700 pounds of the baby eels during the season.
Posted inSports
Tiger Woods comeback tour makes a stop in Dubai
The oft-injured golfer hopes to draw inspiration from Roger Federer’s victory in the Australian Open.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
On football: Patriots’ most valuable addition this year wasn’t a player, but a coach
Dante Scarnecchia ended a two-year retirement and coached the offensive line to a great season.