Federal law enforcement and intelligence officials say that the memo, written by Republican House committee staffers, would set a dangerous precedent for releases of classified information that touch on political issues.
January 2018
Posted inLocal & State
Rare super blue blood moon offers early-morning beauty
The combination of a blue moon, super moon and lunar eclipse made the moon appear extra large and colorful Wednesday.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
Flu cases continue to rise in Maine, but rate of increase may have hit plateau
For the week ending Jan. 27, there were 538 new cases reported in the state.
Posted inNew England Patriots, News
Market whizzes pick Patriots to win another Super Bowl
Wells Fargo Asset Management’s Analytic Investors applies its sophisticated predictive models to Sunday’s game.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State
Snowies and their admirers causing problems at Portland Jetport
Driven south by the changing climate and a population boom, the owls are drawing birders who sometimes park illegally to get a good look.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Gardiner teacher charged with sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl at her home
John M. Glowa Jr., 43, of Readfield, allegedly plied the girl with alcohol before the sexual assaults occurred.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Train carrying Rep. Poliquin and other Republican lawmakers hits truck, 1 on truck killed
No lawmakers or aides were reported injured, but the White House said one person was killed and another was seriously injured.
Posted inMaine Crime
Kennebec Journal Jan. 31 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 31, 2018.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Janet Mills’ campaign for governor gets endorsement from Emily’s List
The attorney general lands the early endorsement from the national organization that spends heavily to support Democratic women candidates.
Posted inLifestyle, Music
Lucky Clark On Music: Augusta Symphony Orchestra
Kristi Mann talks about the musicians’ upcoming concert in Augusta.