The Pope and the pseudo-state were battling over an investigation into the distribution of condoms.
2017
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Federal agencies fight administration online
Officially and behind the scenes, employees took on the President Trump in his favorite medium.
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Posted inBusiness
Small businesses share tips for tax time
Compiling returns can be painful, especially when the federal government keeps changing the rules.
Posted inNation & World
New NASA exhibit displays relic from nation’s first space tragedy
The fire on the launch pad that killed three Apollo 1 astronauts is getting more recognition, 50 years later.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Two Kittery restaurants join ‘sanctuary’ movement to protect immigrant workers
Though owner Michael Landgarten hires workers who have visas, he believes there is ‘considerable fear’ about deportations in an industry that relies on immigrant workers.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration
The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Florida man sentenced for credit card fraud in Maine
Prosecutors say Ariel Perez-Calvo and another man made purchases totaling more than $48,000 with Maine bank customers’ debit and credit card numbers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine tech grants spur nearly $1.6 million in private financing for 7 startups
Among the startups are companies developing rockets, digital game cards, energy-efficient windows and soldiers’ rations.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Monmouth man sentenced on aggravated assault conviction
All but 72 days of the eight-year sentence for Justin Ridlon, 29, was suspended.
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Trump orders new border wall, increased immigration enforcement
His directives aim to create more detention centers, add federal border control agents and withhold federal funds to cities that don’t comply with federal immigration laws, the president’s aides say.