While Susan Collins didn’t expand on comments she had made in announcing her vote, Angus King again faulted the president and expressed concern that the Senate’s ‘inaction’ seriously harms the Constitution’s system of checks and balances.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
First Jordan’s Furniture store in Maine will have rope-climbing courses, huge LED display
The new furniture store at The Maine Mall in South Portland is expected to open in late spring.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Aretha Franklin family drama plays out in courtroom in latest estate hearing
The half-hour hearing was the first court proceeding since Sabrina Owens announced she will be stepping down as the estate’s personal representative.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Tom Hanks, Chris Rock, Taika Waititi added to Oscars presenters
The 92nd Academy Awards will be televised live on ABC Sunday starting at 8 p.m.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police seize 2 pounds of fentanyl from Portland man’s apartment
Hunter S. York was charged with aggravated drug trafficking and was being held on $100,000 bail at the Cumberland County Jail.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Buttigieg, Sanders nearly tied as Iowa caucus results narrow
Joe Biden is sharply criticizing two of his top rivals, suggesting that Sen. Bernie Sanders is unelectable and that 38-year-old Pete Buttigieg is inexperienced.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man charged with 3 counts of murder Down East is held without bail
A 4th person was critically wounded in the shootings at multiple locations.
Posted inCommunity
Scholarships available for Waldo County seniors
Waldo County Extension Association, in cooperation with the Maine 4-H Foundation, is accepting applications.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Weinstein accuser says he trapped her during hotel assault
Lauren Marie Young is the the last of six women to testify at the trial about an alleged series of sexual assaults by the former movie mogul.
Posted inColumns, Kennebec Journal, Liz Soares, Maine
Liz Soares: My mother’s faith
A recently discovered declaration shined a light on my mother’s faith and made me revisit her day-to-day beliefs, writes Liz Soares.