The 3-judge panel said the state should have 2 districts where Black voters are the majority or close to it.
2023
Posted inMaine
Franklin County commission deems Madrid Township bridge not county property
Commissioners also voted to adopt a mission statement created by county staff and other participants.
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Posted inNation & World
Further evidence points to footprints in New Mexico being the oldest sign of humans in Americas
New research shows that fossil footprints discovered at the edge of an ancient lakebed in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park date back to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago.
Posted inNation & World
Donald Trump may visit the Capitol to address Republicans as they pick a new speaker, AP sources say
Former President Donald Trump is in talks to make a trip to Capitol Hill next week
Posted inNation & World, News
President Biden’s dog Commander no longer at White House after biting incidents
Commander had been involved in a series of biting incidents, most recently on Sept. 25.
Posted inSports
Dick Butkus, the Bears’ fearsome Hall of Fame linebacker, dies at 80
Dick Butkus was known for his bone-rattling tackles that made him one of the most intimidating players in NFL history.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Potential federal shutdown next month could hurt 2,500 state employees
Workers in Maine are waiting nervously to see if Congress, currently without a speaker of the House, can pass a federal spending bill by Nov. 17.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
UAW strike day 21: GM presents new offer as union plans another ‘stand-up announcement’
News of the offer being presented comes as the UAW on Thursday said it planned to have another ‘stand up announcement’ at 2 p.m. Friday.
Posted inNews
Farmington supports opposition to national wildlife refuge
Selectmen on Tuesday, Sept. 26, approved supporting a letter of opposition to the proposed national wildlife refuge in northern Franklin County.
Posted inLocal Government
Farmington approves Downtown TIF expenditures
Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 26, approved spending $13,000 for shop local banners and $10,000 to amend the Downtown TIF plan.