Rep. Jared Golden of Maine is among 9 moderate House Democrats trying to upend leaders’ plans for enacting President Biden’s multitrillion-dollar domestic agenda.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Home sales in Maine dipped slightly in July, but prices kept rising
Despite a decline of about 5%, home sales were still above July 2019 figures.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife remain hospitalized for COVID-19
Both were admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Saturday, with their age as a factor.
Posted inNation & World
Military members required to get COVID-19 vaccine, as Pfizer is approved
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making good on his vow earlier this month to require the shots once the FDA approved the vaccine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
PAC opposing CMP power line project is fined $2,500 for late filing
Mainers for Local Power failed to notify its contributors they were required to file a report to the Maine Ethics Commission once they donated more than $100,000 to the PAC’s cause.
Posted inNation & World
Internal probe clears officer in Capitol riot shooting of Ashli Babbitt
Federal prosecutors also cleared the officer of any wrongdoing after an investigation into the shooting and did not publicly name the name, whose lawyer says his client has had to leave his home because of ‘credible death threats.’
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs’ Chris Murphy earns Pitcher of the Week honors
The left-hander is 2-0 with a 2.12 ERA since being promoted to Double-A Portland on July 31.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Judge hears power struggle over masking in Florida schools
At least seven school districts representing more than 1 million Florida students were defying the governor’s order and others have scheduled votes soon on the issue.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man stole utility vehicle in Fairfield, then traded it for motorcycle in Oxford County, police say
The Fairfield Police Department has recovered a stolen side-by-side utility vehicle and charged Joey A. Philbrook, 35, of Waterville in connection with the case.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Demolition derby, harness racing at the Skowhegan State Fair
The state fair, which concluded on Saturday, featured a demolition derby and horse harness racing in its final days.