Such a referral would be just that – recommendations that are not legally binding on the Department of Justice or other agencies to follow through.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway
For many Native Hawaiians, an eruption of a volcano like Mauna Loa has a deep yet very personal cultural significance.
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Posted inLocal Government, News
Franklin County moves draft legislation forward to change voting process in the budget process
There is also draft legislation that would require the Maine Judicial Branch to help pay for supplies, cleaning, maintenance, heat and electricity at the courthouse.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Health officials warn that Maine is facing a potent flu season
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said all 16 counties are seeing ‘a sustained increase in flu activity,’ and reported cases and hospitalizations have both climbed steeply over the past couple of weeks.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Pearl Harbor attack remembered in Farmington
About a dozen veterans and family members braved the rain Wednesday, Dec. 7, to remember the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and America’s involvement in World War II.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Region’s health better but still needs improvement
Lorri Brown, Healthy Community Coalition shared data regarding the greater Franklin County community at the Nov. 22 Farmington Selectmen meeting.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
UMF hosts banned book performance
Featuring lines and dialogue from books that have been banned over the years for many different reasons, honor students at UMF gave a performance that was also their final project for a class on banned books.
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
Wilton select board hear complaint on ATV access road
The recently established ATV access road has already caused issues with some residents. Also, Wilton select board move forward on their partnership with AVCOG over potential grant programs.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Uncategorized
Bill to provide heating aid and relief checks unlikely to pass before January
Citing the expedited process, Republicans in the Maine Senate blocked the emergency bill Wednesday, but it will come up again, likely when the Legislature reconvenes after the holidays.
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Family of American prisoner Paul Whelan backs Griner deal
The family’s pain doesn’t change their belief that the Biden administration “made the right choice” to exchange notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for Griner, David Whelan said.