It’s already a crime to identify a covert intelligence agent or confidential informant working overseas. But even though the law has only been used twice in 37 years — and even though no persuasive case has been made that it needs to be toughened or expanded. It needs to slow down and demand evidence that […]
2019
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
University of Maine at Farmington dean’s list
Local students recognized for academic achievement for the spring semester.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Gardiner/Augusta Lions install new officers
New officers are President PID Lew Small, Secretary Marie Bronn, Treasurer Jeanette Weber, Second Vice President Randy Shorey and First Vice President Linda Shorey.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden-Harris rematch and progressive face-off in next CNN debates
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will square off in the second round of Democratic presidential primary debates, while Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren will have their own round to argue their progressive visions.
Posted inMaine
Rumford police reassure public about bobcat hanging out near High Bridge
RUMFORD – If you happen to be crossing High Bridge any time soon, keep your eyes out to see if there’s a cat in your midst. A very big cat. Rumford police Thursday night announced that a bobcat has been seen in the area, but stressed that there’s no reason for alarm. “According to our […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Public hearing in Farmington brings more angry CMP customers
From borrowing money to pay a $1,100-plus electric bill to complaints about service to harassment to sell property for a 145-mile transmission line, customers vent their feelings to the Public Utilities Commission.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
How Lewiston-Auburn reacted to the moon landing 50 years ago
While some residents expressed skepticism about the cost of the Apollo missions, others were wowed by them.
Posted inNation & World
Ex-Illinois student gets life in prison for brutal slaying of Chinese scholar
The federal jury deadlocks on the death penalty, and the trial judge berates convict Brendt Christensen, who has not revealed where the remains of Yingying Zhang are.