Janet Mills urges the school board in a letter to consider Native Americans, who find the nickname ‘a source of pain and anguish.’
December 2018
Posted inNation & World
No money for border wall in exchange for ‘Dreamer’ legal protections, Pelosi says
The Democratic leader takes a hard line as spending bills to fund the government after Dec. 21 advance amid the president’s threat of a shutdown over money to build the wall.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Boston man gets 17 years in prison for ‘brutal’ sex trafficking of addicted Maine women
Rashad Sabree, 38, drew the attention of top federal law enforcement officials including acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Across the area, high school gyms make for unique basketball environments
Character, charm and historical feel in ample supply at certain central Maine courts.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Annual wreath convoy to begin journey from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery
Tractor-trailers carrying wreaths, volunteers and veterans will begin the Wreaths Across America trip Saturday and pass through southern Maine on Monday.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Wide receivers have UMaine offense flying high
The Black Bears have five wide receivers who can make a difference, and they’ll all be needed in Friday’s playoff game at Weber State.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College hockey notes: Tucci’s first shutout a boost for Colby College men
Colby women, UMaine men and Thomas College’s club team all wrap up first semester this weekend.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Chinese tech executive’s arrest sends stocks tumbling; Federal Reserve reports lift them back up
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the Fed may break from its current approach of steady rate hikes.
Posted inAnimals, Business, Local & State
Whale entanglements exceeded average in 2017, report says
But right whales had fewer entanglements in the Northeast, according to a federal study.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Round-the-world British sailor being rescued at sea after losing mast
Susie Goodall, 29, was knocked unconscious during a raging storm in the Southern Ocean, but officials say she’s safe.