Since Roe v. Wade fell, states with strict abortion bans are trying to reach outside their borders to prevent their residents from getting abortions in other states.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner’s Christ Church members rally to save 200-year-old steeple
Church officials are working to raise about $1 million to pay for repairs to the steeple of the oldest Episcopal church in the Diocese of Maine, beginning with a fundraiser scheduled for May 6.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
At least 1 ousted Black lawmaker to return to Tennessee House
A 2nd expelled lawmaker, Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
Posted inNation & World, News
At least 5 people killed, 9 wounded in shooting at Louisville bank
Nine people, including 2 police officers, were treated for injuries, police report.
Posted inMaine, The Maine Forecast
It won’t feel like April in Maine later this week
After a few chilly mornings and mild afternoons over the holiday weekend, the weather is about to change drastically in Maine. Every day of the next several will see above-average temps across most of the state. We’ll start off with 50s and 60s for highs the next few days, which isn’t too far off from […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump’s response to criminal charges revives election lies
Former President Donald Trump is trying to turn criminal charges against him to his political advantage
Posted inThings to Do
‘Whose Live Anyway?’ to be staged at Waterville Opera House
The Waterville Opera House will stage “Whose Live Anyway?” at 8 p.m. Wednesday April 19, at the 1 Common St. Theater in Waterville. The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” are proud to present their new improv tour. “Whose Live Anyway? is 90 minutes of improvised comedy and […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Stigma surrounding community college sets everybody back
Kids enrolling in two-year institutions allow themselves the time and space to figure things out. Way more of them should be doing it.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Michael Hiltzik: America’s decline in life expectancy speaks volumes about our problems
Years of widening economic inequality, compounded by the pandemic and political storm and stress, have given Americans the impression that the country is on the wrong track. Now there’s empirical data to show just how far the country has run off the rails: Life expectancies have been falling. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
‘Radio silence’ from investigators frustrates family of Edgecomb toddler killed on Christmas morning
More than three months after police ruled 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan’s death a homicide, family members continue to wait for charges to be filed.