At least 4 employees of the now-defunct Cambridge Analytica work for a new company specializing in targeting voters and consumers, the Associated Press finds.
2018
Posted inElection 2018
So who won 2 of Maine’s Democratic primary contests? Scanning, scanning …
Ranked-choice ballots are collected and tabulated Friday, in a process that’s expected to last into next week.
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Posted inNation & World
Trump: Won’t sign ‘moderate’ immigration bill that addresses child separation
The more moderate bill would ease the problem of children being separated from parents when the families are caught trying to enter the U.S. illegally.
Posted inNation & World, News
NASA’s record-breaking astronaut retires
Peggy Whitson has spent more time in space than any other American.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Winthrop police search for driver who crashed truck into pole, fled scene
The Thursday afternoon crash caused a power outage in that section of Winthrop, and police said the driver left the area.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump imposes tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports, China immediately retaliates
The U.S. tariffs will cover 1,102 Chinese product lines worth about $50 billion a year.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Morning Sentinel June 15 police log
Waterville area police reports for Friday, June 15, 2018.
Posted inNation & World, News
Riders plunge from roller coaster when their car derails; 6 injured
The ride in Daytona Beach had just passed state inspection, according to authorities.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. drone reportedly kills Taliban chief who ordered killing of Malala Yousafzai
It was 14-year-old Malala’s open call for girls’ education and criticism of the Taliban that infuriated the ruthless insurgent leader.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
May unemployment rate extends historic streak
The 2.8 percent jobless rate is the 30th consecutive month unemployment has been below 4 percent.