The ACLU of Maine and 2 legal aid organizations for immigrants file a federal lawsuit seeking information about how the agency assesses asylum requests.
2020
Posted inNation & World
Hong Kong pro-democracy legislators resigning en masse to protest colleagues’ expulsions
China sharply criticizes the actions in its semi-autonomous territory, saying the move constitutes a challenge to the authority of the central government.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop’s downtown thriving with new shops, growing businesses during pandemic
The Art Walk Shop & Studio celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, while dozens of shoppers traveled the town’s downtown to visit local shops.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
United Airlines informs passengers about COVID-19 testing at Portland jetport
It’s a helpful step that other airlines are expected to follow, airport officials say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
South Portland police investigate Tuesday night gunfire
No one was injured when someone fired several rounds into an apartment building on the city’s Main Street, police said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Opponents of CMP corridor ask judge to prevent construction
The Appalachian Mountain Club, the Natural Resources Council of Maine and Sierra Club Maine have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent work from starting on the corridor in December.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case
The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Appeals court clears Harvard of racial bias in admissions
A federal appeals in court has upheld a district court decision clearing Harvard University of intentional discrimination against Asian American applicants.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
The Latest: Republican senators push for Biden to receive intelligence briefings
The latest on the election and transition from around the U.S.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New unemployment claims creep back upward in Maine
About 2,600 initial claims were filed last week for state and federal jobless aid, up from 2,170 claims the previous week.