In an effort to save money, the town has been testing a restructured public safety system in which a public safety director would oversee the fire and police departments.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Judge rules Pence must testify before Jan. 6 grand jury, sources say
The former vice president would not have to answer questions about his own actions on Jan. 6, 2021, when a violent mob of Trump’s supporters stormed the building.
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Bank rules under review in wake of SVB failure, Fed official tells senators
The Federal Reserve is considering whether stronger bank rules are needed to prevent a similar bank failure in the future.
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Video replay one step closer for Maine high school basketball tournament
The MPA Basketball Committee approves replay for shots taken at the end of games during the annual basketball tournament.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Acadia National Park increases entry fees effective Saturday
Much of the fee increase effective Saturday will give a boost to the Island Explorer bus system.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers urged to provide MaineCare coverage to noncitizens
The bill sponsored by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, would extend health coverage to newly arrived asylum seekers and other noncitizens. Republicans oppose the proposal, citing what they say is its $7 million price tag.
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Nashville shooter fired indiscriminately at victims, police say
Nashville police release video from a body-worn camera that shows a team of officers entering and searching an elementary school where 3 children and 3 adults were killed in a mass shooting.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Bangor school sues state officials over tuition reimbursement program
Crosspoint Church in Bangor says lawmakers changed the Maine Human Rights Act to circumvent a U.S. Supreme Court decision and prevent religious schools from receiving public money.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Hundreds of fencers protest against letting Russians compete
Fencers are the latest group to show support for Ukrainian athletes, who are almost universally opposed to the IOC’s push for letting Russians return.
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Mark Hamill carries ‘Star Wars’ voice to Ukraine
Hollywood science-fiction fantasy has intruded into the grim daily realities of war in Ukraine after Hamill, Luke Skywalker of ‘Star Wars,’ lent his voice to a downloadable app linked to Ukraine’s air defense system.