Jewish voters in the U.S. have traditionally sided with Democrats, but Republicans are trying to narrow the gap, in part as the president cites actions that he says show he’s more pro-Israel.
April 2019
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Central Maine April 6 police log
Augusta and Waterville area police reports for April 6, 2019.
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Posted inNation & World
Dozens protest in London against Brunei’s anti-gay laws
The University of Oxford says it will reconsider an honorary degree it awarded the sultan of Brunei following the outcry over new Islamic laws.
Posted inNation & World
Ex-convict charged with pretending to be long-missing boy
The FBI said Brian Rini’s claim was a hoax after the agency performed a DNA test on him.
Posted inNews, Religion and Values
French priest’s 150-year-old heart being venerated in NYC
Saint John Vianney is considered the patron saint of parish priests, famed for hearing hours-long confessions with an understanding ear.
Posted inLifestyle
Avengers help unveil $5M donation for seriously ill children
Toys and merchandise from the new Marvel film will be sent to children’s hospitals throughout the country.
Posted inLocal & State
Fire damages Unum’s Portland offices
A fire started on the roof of the insurance company’s office Saturday morning.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. wants 2 years to identify migrant children separated from families
The Justice Department says in a court filing that it would take at least a year to review cases of 47,000 children taken into custody between July 1, 2017, and June 25, 2018.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump struggles with a growing problem on the border
The president has become increasingly frustrated at his inability to do more to halt the swelling numbers of migrants entering the United States.
Posted inSports
Sam Dexter is back on the move
Oakland native will play for expansion team in independent American Association this season.