Chuck Schumer’s support shows how mainstream the idea has become, but the proposal is not expected succeed in the narrowly divided Senate.
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
First felony defendant sentenced in Capitol riot gets 8 months in prison
The sentencing could set the bar for punishments of hundreds of others as they decide whether to accept plea deals or go to trial.
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Justice Department bars prosecutors from seizing reporters’ records
The politically thorny issue had long vexed prosecutors trying to weigh First Amendment rights against the government’s desire to protect classified information.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Farmington man arrested after standoff ends
Matthew Allen has been arrested on multiple charges related to a 21-hour police standoff in Farmington.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Virus fears rattle markets, send stocks into skid as Dow closes down 2.1%
Airlines and stocks of other companies that would get hurt the most by potential COVID-19 restrictions were taking some of the heaviest losses, similar to the early days of the pandemic in February and March 2020.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Youngest state senator eyes challenge to Jared Golden for Maine congressional seat
Trey Stewart of Presque Isle is the second Republican to enter the 2nd District race in hopes of unseating a two-term Democrat.
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Haiti getting new prime minister
Interim premier Claude Joseph will step down in the wake of the July 7 assassination of President Jovenal Moise.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
More than half of Mainers age 12-19 have had COVID-19 shots
Nationwide, only about 14% of the population that is younger than 18 has had even a first dose of coronavirus vaccine, according to data from Mayo Clinic.
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Old Orchard Beach restaurant promises to rebuild from fire
Joseph’s by the Sea sustained extensive water and smoke damage, but its owners vow to reopen the landmark eatery that was established in 1968.
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American gymnastics alternate tests positive at Olympics
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee says an alternate on the United States women’s gymnastics team has tested positive for COVID-19 in a training camp in Japan.