Many groups and colleges say it’s cruel and unfair to end the program that protects young undocumented immigrants, but the Maine Republican Party says it was unconstitutional from the start.
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Posted inMaine, News
Augusta to consider $2.8M in bonds for firetruck, sidewalk improvements
Much of the money proposed to be borrowed by the city would be paid back using proceeds in taxes from natural gas pipelines and other taxable infrastructure.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man charged in stabbing at Augusta Quick Mart
Bail for Bradford Buck was set at $5,000 on Tuesday after he was charged with aggravated assault in an attack that sent a South China man to the hospital with injuries to his face and ear.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Opposition to bill to help elderly manage taxes, stay home runs afoul of LePage
The governor slammed objections raised by the Maine Municipal Association and vowed to oust lawmakers who don’t follow his line on seniors.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMA drone program takes off into real-world uses
Students in Maine’s first university-level course on unmanned aerial vehicles are learning about uses for drones in areas such as real estate, agriculture, search-and-rescue, land management and construction.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
LePage picks oil industry veteran for energy czar
Steven McGrath, the past chief financial officer of Downeast Energy Corp., replaces Patrick Woodcock.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Obama calls action on ‘dreamers’ self-defeating and cruel
In a scathing statement, the former president calls on Congress to restore the protections he created through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine, News
Annual Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair to start Thursday
The 64th annual fair features fireworks, a parade, agricultural and livestock exhibits, contests, music and food over four days.
Posted inNew England Patriots, News, Sports
Maine native Trevor Bates released from Patriots’ practice squad
The former Westbrook High and UMaine star is replaced by offensive lineman Willie Beavers.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Congress returns, must act on $7.9 billion aid installment for Harvey recovery
Meanwhile, more powerful Hurricane Irma bears down on the U.S.