Two Democrats insist they won’t change filibuster rules to pass the legislation, even as voting advocates warn that Republican-led states are passing laws making it more difficult for Black Americans and others to vote.
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Prosecutor: No charges in Black Kansas teen’s custody death
The DA says the state’s ‘stand-your-ground’ law prevented him from bringing criminal charges against juvenile detention center staff.
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Tree-killing beetle found in Maine forests, scientists say
The Southern pine beetle favors hard pine trees like red, pitch and jack to infest.
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Tuesday’s college roundup: Hurley lifts St. Joseph’s to women’s basketball win
Angelica Hurley has 11 points and 16 rebounds in the Monks’ 76-46 win over Anna Maria.
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U.S. plans $50 billion wildfire fight where trees meet towns
The Biden administration says it will more aggressively thin forests around ‘hot spots’ where nature and neighborhoods collide.
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Florida could shield whites from ‘discomfort’ of racist past
A bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis dictating how schools and businesses teach students or train employees about discrimination received its first approval on Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, Sports
Maine moose hunters had less success than usual in 2021
Maine moose hunters had less success than usual during last year’s hunt despite an increase in hunting permits
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Mrs. Maine 2022, of Farmington, heading to Mrs. United States pageant
Emily Bailey took home the ‘Mrs. Maine 2022’ title at her very first pageant, where she represented Farmington. Bailey moves on to the Las Vegas “Mrs. United States” pageant in February.
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Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
The House committee is examining the Trump adviser’s connection to promoting election fraud claims and his reported efforts to persuade state legislators to take steps to overturn the election results.
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RSU 4 schools to close Wednesday
Officials in the Wales-based school district attribute the closure to staffing shortages.