Evan Gershkovich, a Bowdoin College grad, is the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained for alleged spying.
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Posted inNation & World
King Charles III supports probe into monarchy’s slave ties
During a ceremony that marked Barbados becoming a republic two years ago, Charles referred to ‘the darkest days of our past and the appalling atrocity of slavery, which forever stains our history.’
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Actor Lance Reddick reportedly died of coronary artery disease
The actor, known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Bosch’ and ‘John Wick,’ died on March 17 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 60.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. Supreme Court says transgender athlete can compete in West Virginia
The Supreme Court is allowing a 12-year-old transgender girl to continue competing on her middle school’s girls sports teams while a lawsuit over a state ban continues.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Mother of ‘Baby Jane Doe’ pleads guilty to manslaughter
Lee Ann Daigle, 59, who was charged with murder in the death of a newborn abandoned in 1985, waived her right to an indictment and a jury trial on the reduced charge. She faces up to 30 years in prison.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Winter to summer temps in the space of a week
You know the saying about the weather in Maine and how, if you don’t like it, wait 15 minutes? This time we will have to wait a little longer than 15 minutes, but the change will be well worth the wait. Winter will hang around Maine to start the holiday weekend. There will even be […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Biden review of chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal blames Trump
The National Security Council report does fault overly optimistic intelligence community assessments about the Afghan army’s willingness to fight and says Biden followed military commanders’ recommendations.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
U.S. House Republicans subpoena former prosecutor in Trump case
Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, ordered Mark Pomerantz to testify before the committee by April 30.
Posted inMaine
Legislative Democrats plan review of AG’s relationship with staffer
A spokesperson for Senate President Troy Jackson said he wants to be sure a clear policy is put in place to protect the integrity of the office.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine
Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.