The lawyer for Danielle R. Ward of Hope, who faces two counts of manslaughter, questioned whether a blood sample was handled properly after an accident that took the lives of Robert Martin and Carolyn Martin of Woolwich.
2018
Top U.S. envoy to anti-Islamic State coalition resigns in protest
Brett McGurk could not abide the president’s abrupt decision to withdraw troops from Syria, an official says.
Maine’s Gov.-elect, Janet Mills, invites public to inauguration
The Jan. 2 event is free and open to all but requires tickets.
Shutdown not expected to cause major disruptions in Maine
But services have been curtailed at Acadia National Park, where about 70 staff members are on furlough.
Despite shutdown, NORAD will track Santa Claus coming to town
Some government workers refused to let the budget impasse spoil their Christmas cheer. The North American Aerospace Defense Command, an essential agency, said it would continue its 63-year tradition of tracking Santa Claus on a sleigh despite the government shutdown. Military personnel who conduct NORAD Tracks Santa are supported by approximately 1,500 volunteers who answer […]
View from Away: Trump’s half-baked plan for withdrawing U.S. forces from Syria
Los Angeles Times
Nate Rudy: What we miss about rural Maine
While we’re thinking about the next economy, we might be missing something else.
Beyonce releases surprise albums, but no new songs
Two albums featuring old tunes hit streaming services.