The prime minister gets a welcome lift from his friend in the White House as he’s embroiled in tight race for re-election.
April 2019
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Portland man charged with murder in shooting death of Deering High grad
Mark Cardilli Jr. was arrested Friday in the killing of Isahak Muse in Portland’s Riverton neighborhood March 16. Muse’s family says it’s ‘only the first step in ensuring justice for him.’
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
‘Our country is full,’ Trump declares on visit to border
The president insists that the U.S. immigration system is overburdened and that illegal crossings must be stopped.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine’s legal defense for the poor lacks safeguards, study says
The study commissioned by the Legislature says the state’s system for providing attorneys for people who can’t afford them doesn’t ensure adequate representation.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Gardiner hoping for turf field at Hoch sooner rather than later
Plan in place for new surface, but school is aiming to hit fundraising goal to start construction in May.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Ex-spy Valerie Plame eyes run for Congress in New Mexico
The author and activist became a national figure after her identity as a CIA operative was leaked by an official in President George W. Bush’s administration in 2003.
Posted inLocal & State, News
China Democrat enters 2020 presidential race
Fred Wiand, 78, plans to embark on a national tour to promote his campaign at 1 p.m. Saturday at the China Lake boat launch on Causeway Road. He is at least the second man from the Kennebec County town to run for the nation’s highest office.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump attorney says IRS cannot legally release tax returns
He says a request for the president’s tax returns ‘would set a dangerous precedent’ if granted.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fire torches barns on Norridgewock Road in Fairfield
Firefighters from eight departments responded to the scene of the sprawling fire at a farm near Fairfield Center.
Posted inLocal & State
Sexual harassment alleged by employee at Office of State Fire Marshal
Lawsuit claims the sergeant involved previously threatened to kill two other co-workers.