The president’s Republican critics and Democrats said the House Republicans’ solid backing inextricably bound Republican lawmakers to Trump and would ultimately inflict a damaging blow.
2019
Saco School Board renews superintendent’s contract amid opposition
The vote on Dominic DePatsy’s contract was preceded by the resignation and departure of school board Chairman Garrett Abrahamson.
Police give chilling account of rampage that led to murder charge against Freeport man
Quinton Hanna, who appeared in court Thursday, told police he was in a car accident but did not acknowledge any criminal actions before invoking his right to an attorney.
Australia’s most populous state declares wildfire emergency
New South Wales has declared a seven-day state of emergency as oppressive conditions fan around 100 wildfires.
Leaders trade accusations of unfairness as Senate braces for impeachment trial
A trial in the Republican-controlled Senate would almost certainly result in the president being acquitted of the charges.
Morning rush-hour crashes close I-295 in Freeport
An ambulance took 1 person to a hospital.
Boy, 16, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of his mother in Litchfield
Lukas Mironovas suffered from mental illness and treatment failed, an aunt testified at Thursday’s hearing.
State sues contractors accused of owing over $1 million to customers
The lawsuit, filed against Malcolm and Elizabeth Stewart after numerous customer complaints, details multiple violations of Maine’s Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Putin says Trump was impeached for ‘far-fetched’ reasons
Putin spoke on a variety of issues during a marathon news conference that was dominated by national issues.
Walker, Brown, Tatum spark Celtics to win at Dallas
The trio combines for 82 points in Boston’s 109-103 victory.