2017 – Page 2100 – Centralmaine.com

Rex Tillerson cleared for confirmation vote

by RICHARD LARDNER Associated Press January 30, 2017February 10, 2017

Maine Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins vote to advance his nomination for secretary of state.

by Carol Morello The Washington Post January 30, 2017February 10, 2017

But White House press secretary Sean Spicer assails the dissenters as ‘career bureaucrats.’

by GARANCE BURKE Associated Press January 30, 2017February 10, 2017

But Gregg Phillips only voted in Alabama.

by Justin Jouvenal The Washington Post January 30, 2017February 10, 2017

The president sends the Illinois man a check for $10,000.

by MARTIN CRUTSINGER Associted Press January 30, 2017February 10, 2017

Steven Mnuchin clashed with Democrats during a lengthy confirmation hearing on Jan. 19.

by Associated Press January 30, 2017February 10, 2017

Col. Dante Bulli, at the controls when the bomber crashed near Greenville in 1963, dies in Nebraska at 94.

by KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press January 30, 2017February 10, 2017

Former state Sen. Jeanie Forrester will lead the party.

by CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press January 30, 2017February 10, 2017

The organization’s previous policy was based on the gender listed on a child’s birth certificate for boys- only programs.

Staff writers Travis Barrett and Dave Dyer are joined by Waterville senior captain Andrew Roderigue in the latest Central Maine Sports podcast.

The former practice arena for the Portland Pirates will reopen as Maine Sports Arena and cater to a sport that’s booming.