WASHINGTON — Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act (S. 2274), to provide for the compensation of federal employees affected by lapses in appropriations. HOUSE VOTES ACCOUNTABILITY AT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: The House passed the Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act (S. 2276), sponsored by Sen. […]
2018
Posted inNation & World
Oldest American war veteran Richard Overton dies at 112
He was honored for his military service and known for having a cigar in one hand and whiskey in the other.
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Posted inLocal & State
Fire chief: Electrical malfunction caused Friday fire in Gardiner
Fire officials said a faulty light switch started the fire that damaged a historic Water Street building.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine State Police to step up enforcement of ‘move over’ law
The crackdown comes after two state police cruisers were rear-ended while in breakdown lanes of the Maine Turnpike.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Central Maine Sunday Dec. 29 police log
Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 29, 2018.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Waterville’s Itali-ah restaurant closes after 1.5 years
Owner Jennifer Bergeron said she plans to take some time off but would consider re-opening with the right partner.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Vassalboro to convert streetlights to energy-efficient LEDs
Unlike other towns in the state, Vassalboro has decided to go through Central Maine Power Co. for the conversion project in order to avoid maintenance responsibilities and costs.
Posted inBusiness, Community
Central Maine business brief
Preti Flaherty sponsoring Top Gun Maine program.
Posted inNew England, News
Fatal overdose total expected to drop in New Hampshire
The state is on track to have around 50 fewer deaths this year.
Posted inEditorials
View from Away: Trump threatens to kill incentives for electric cars. They should be extended
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch