Rae-Ann Demos was a veterinary technician in the U.S. Army for several years, and for the last 14 years, has been district humane agent for the Animal Welfare Program in the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Posted inLocal & State
Peak foliage arrives a little late in northern Maine
In most of Maine this week, 50% to 70% of leaves have changed color.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden won’t shield Trump’s Jan. 6 documents from House committee
The former president is asserting privilege over nearly 50 documents, and the jockeying between the two administrations, Congress and witnesses is certain to delay the investigation into the insurrection at the Capitol.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Analysis: Bruce Poliquin misrepresents federal steps to crack down on violence and threats to school boards
Former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin says feds are “targeting parents” who just want to speak out.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
College football preview: UMaine (1-2) vs. Elon (2-3)
The Black Bears look for their first conference win in a home game against Elon on Saturday.
Posted inNation & World
Biden is first president to mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The day will be observed Oct. 11, along with Columbus Day, which is established by Congress.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
More than 130 countries reach deal on corporate minimum tax
The agreement is meant to deter multinational corporations from stashing their profits in offshore tax havens.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Anti-vaccine chiropractors are a rising force behind misinformation
An investigation by the Associated Press finds that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Google cracks down on climate change denial by targeting ads
The company says the new policy will also apply to YouTube, which last week announced a sweeping crackdown of vaccine misinformation.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Down East Maine eyed for ocean monitoring station
A grant from NOAA is funding ocean data work to help the region’s maritime industry.