The practice of auditing presidential tax returns grew from the Watergate era when then-President Richard Nixon was under scrutiny by Congress.
2022
Posted inBusiness
Holiday procrastinators are back in force. Blame inflation.
Americans also shouldn’t expect bigger discounts the longer they wait as retailers have mostly maintained the same sales since Black Friday.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine reports first flu-related death of child this winter
No details were released, such as whether the child had any underlying medical conditions.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell restaurant cited for 691 child labor law violations, fined $17,275
The violations at The Quarry Tap Room occurred over two years, and primarily involved employees younger than 18 working more hours than permitted by the state, according to officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop School Board bans dogs on school property, but not on public trail
The prohibition on dogs on school property is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 3, when students return from the holiday break.
Posted inNation & World, News
Taliban minister defends ban on women’s university studies
The minister of higher education in the Taliban government said the ban was necessary to prevent the mixing of genders in universities and because he believes some subjects being taught violated the principles of Islam.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
FTX founder’s parents post $250 million bond, agree to house arrest
The bail conditions also require that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried not open any new lines of credit, start a business or enter financial transactions larger than $1,000 without the approval of the government or the court.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ukraine welcomes Zelensky back from U.S., Putin dismisses trip
Russian state TV sought to downplay the military and political support Zelensky received in Washington, stressing in a news segment that not all members of Congress showed up to listen to Zelensky’s speech.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Senate passes $1.7 trillion bill to fund government, aid Ukraine
The massive bill includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense, discretionary programs and $858 billion for defense and would finance agencies through September.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Powerful storm expected to slam Maine Thursday night into Friday
Near hurricane-force wind gusts and 10-20+ foot seas, along with flooding rains highlight a powerful storm incoming tomorrow. Here’s what you can expect: When? Late tonight through tomorrow night. What’s coming? Wind gusts of more than 50 to 75 mph, rainfall of more than 2 inches, storm surge of more than 20 feet, several inches […]