His attorneys argue that constant media coverage in the nation’s capital will deny Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman a fair trial.
2018
Posted inElection 2018, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump: Democrats ‘will overturn everything’ if Republicans lose majorities
The president reminds a group of evangelical Christians at a White House dinner what’s at stake this fall.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Kavanaugh suggests doubt about challenge to Obamacare
The Supreme Court nominee has told Senate Democrats that he’s skeptical of some legal claims by Republicans who hope to overturn the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inNation & World
Fukushima will remove controversial statue
The decision comes in response to criticism that the statue gives the misperception that the city is contaminated.
Posted inNation & World
Putin scales back pension reforms
The new retirement age for women will be raised to 60 from the current 55, instead of the 63 previously proposed.
Posted inNation & World
U.S.-South Korean military drills could resume, Trump says
His tweets take aim at China, blaming it for lack of progress on getting North Korea to end its nuclear program.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox rally past Marlins after Price leaves with injury
Boston scores 11 runs in the seventh inning to earn a two-game series sweep, but David Price is forced out of the game after taking a line drive off his left wrist.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine’s largest food bank warns of consequences of requiring some food stamp recipients to work
Officials at the Good Shepherd Food Bank say a proposal pushed by Rep. Bruce Poliquin to impose a work requirement on more people who receive assistance will make hunger more common in Maine.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Oak Hill field hockey cruises in season opener
Buteau scores four goals to lead Raiders past Bulldogs.
Posted inBusiness
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs for 4th straight day
Optimism over a potential trade deal among the U.S., Canada and Mexico lifts stocks, and Amazon’s performance doesn’t hurt either.