The action follows an uproar over an 11-year-old Thai girl who married a 41-year-old Malaysian man.
December 2018
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Roofing company whose worker died from fall in Portland has history of safety violations
Purvis Home Improvements of Saco has been fined four times since 2012 for failure to follow fall-protection standards, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump picks Mick Mulvaney to be next chief of staff
Donald Trump announced the appointment in a tweet Friday.
Posted inLocal & State
Togus VA workers deliver donated toys to Salvation Army
The federal workers have conducted their annual toy drive for 28 years.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta councilors debate merits of rink at Mill Park
Outdoor ice rinks on bare ground not all they’re cracked up to be, city official says.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Maine grown grains a staple for 40 brews sold at Skowhegan restaurant
Maine Grains mills about 120 tons of grain used in Maine brews with more breweries turning to resources raised by local farms.
Posted inAuto
On the Road Review: Auto News and Comments
Elimination of Chevy’s full-size Impala sedan is sad to see.
Posted inLocal & State
Chelsea to launch livestreaming of public meetings
Town officials say it’s one tool they have to foster community involvement in town decisions.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Chris Christie pulls out of running for Trump’s chief of staff
The president had not made a final decision to offer him the job.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Wisconsin’s Scott Walker signs sweeping lame-duck bills, weakening incoming governor
Democrats and liberal advocacy groups are expected to sue within days over the measures.