He has prioritized tightening election laws as the GOP reacted to ex-President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of fraud in the 2020 vote.
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Posted inNation & World
Mexican lawmakers OK keeping military in police work
The reform must still be approved by a majority of the nation’s 32 state legislatures.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Suspect in custody after 5 killed, including officer, in North Carolina shooting
Authorities said the shooter opened fire along a walking trail in a residential area northeast of downtown Raleigh.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Person of interest in killing of New Hampshire couple arrested
Stephen and Djeswende Reid were found shot to death in April on a walking trail.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Nokomis shuts out Madison/Carrabec
Warriors peaking at right time, winning for the third time in four games.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys soccer: Gardiner cruises past Cony to snap winless streak
Tigers snap four-game skid with 9-1 home victory over Rams.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
Congressional candidate touted debunked myths, but now says it was a mistake
Ed Thelander, who is running against U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, repeated debunked social media rumors about litter boxes being placed in schools for students who dress and behave like cats.
Posted inNation & World, News
Nearly $1 billion judgment against Alex Jones not the final word
Experts say the Sandy Hook families likely face a long fight ahead as they try to collect the $965 million awarded to them.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Task force on health care violence recommends expanding criminal code to protect emergency department staff
In addition to statutory changes, the task force also made several recommendations for “best practices” across health care systems, law enforcement agencies and district attorneys’ offices.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Local roundup: Hall-Dale girls soccer remains undefeated
Rita Benoit’s hat trick paces the Bulldogs.