Waterville riding team chemistry, while Gardiner trying to cut down on penalties.
2017
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Nation’s top CEOs fight order to suspend immigration
In a strong response, they speak out publicly, offer aid to workers, donate to immigrant aid groups and take other measures.
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Posted inMaine, News
Gardiner City Council to name marijuana task force members
Elected officials will also consider proposals to buy or option lots at the Libby Hill Business Park.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
White House considers pulling back on federal LGBT protections
A potential executive order would overturn President Obama’s ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Posted inNews, Politics
King says he’ll back Tillerson for secretary of state, oppose Sessions for attorney general
The Maine independent says he has reservations about both, but on balance, he sees Tillerson as ‘someone who can offer the President forceful, but thoughtful and measured judgment on the critical issues we face.’
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Leaders of Maine’s private colleges denounce Trump’s immigration order
While the presidents of Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges issue the strongest criticism, top officials in the University of Maine System remain largely silent.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sessions exercises strong influence on Trump policies
The president’s nominee for attorney general has become a power in the new administration’s nationalist agenda.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump fires acting attorney general who ordered staff not to defend immigration ban
Sally Yates, an Obama administration appointee, is replaced by Dana Boente, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, hours after issuing the order to the Justice Department staff.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Games, crafts, other activities help to safeguard aging brain
New research shows that being engaged mentally is good for brain health.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
School shootings go up when economy goes down
Researchers find a link between changes in jobless rates and the frequency of shootings.