Congress is moving ahead with legislation that would raise the age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
2019
Posted inNation & World
Secretive FISA court rebukes FBI over errors in Russia probe
The chief judge says the FBI provided ‘unsupported’ information when it applied to eavesdrop on a former Trump campaign adviser.
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Posted inNation & World
Protests of India’s citizenship law grow, along with clashes
The police response to protests has sparked a broader movement against the Citizenship Amendment Act, with demonstrations erupting across the country.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Funding for new Maine Maritime training ship included in budget bill
The spending proposal includes $300 million for the new ship, up from the $205 million originally proposed for a smaller ship.
Posted inNation & World
Four dead, several injured as twisters blow across South
Forecasters have found at least 18 tornado paths from an outbreak of deadly weather in the South.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports, Uncategorized
Patriots backup quarterbacks staying busy
Jarrett Stidham and Cody Kessler have little game experience, but are getting extra work with Tom Brady missing some practices.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Television’s ‘Survivor’ dealing with #MeToo-era issues
The new realities of the #MeToo era have dominated the latest season of the long-time television reality contest.
Posted inMaine, News
Sen. Collins’ bill devoting $100 million to fight Lyme disease included in budget
If President Trump signs the appropriations bill, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will award $20 million a year for five years through grants to state health departments to support research and prevention efforts.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Navy denies waiver for Red Sox pitching prospect
Noah Song, 22 out of the Naval Academy, is a top prospect for Boston and tried to delay his service time, but will be attending flight school instead of getting ready for spring training.
Posted inSports
NASCAR gives Deegan chance to drive forward
Hailie Deegan, 18, could rise quickly in NASCAR after being named a development driver with Ford Performance.