As word of Gaetz’s decision to withdraw spread across the Capitol, Republican senators seemed divided. Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz ‘put country first and I am pleased with his decision.’
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Waterville club seeks projects for grant program
Applications close Saturday, Nov. 30, and applications and ideas can be sent to [email protected].
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area schools have identified — but are not naming — the person who made threat last week
The threat led to the closure Nov. 14 of Maranacook Regional Middle School and Maranacook Community High School in Regional School Unit 38.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Assault allegations revealed against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary
A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by the ‘Fox & Friends’ host.
Posted inEvents
Watch: Maine Voices Live with Craig Grossi, author and Marine Corps veteran
Portland Press Herald staff writer Ray Routhier sat down with author and Marine Corps veteran Craig Grossi for a conversation and book signing during a live event at One Longfellow Square on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. regulators seek to break up Google’s monopoly, force Chrome sale
The Justice Department, wary of the increasing use of artificial intelligence in search results, is also asking a federal judge to push the tech giant to allow websites to shield their content from Google’s AI training.
Posted inCommunity
Madrid’s Perham Stream Birding Trail receives upgrades
Upgrades include a new informational kiosk that now stands at the trailhead.
Posted inNation & World
International court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials
Though the practical implications could be limited, the decision turns the Israeli prime minister and others into internationally wanted suspects and could further complicate cease-fire negotiations.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Jared Golden calls for wide-ranging overhaul of U.S. House
Maine lawmaker urges Congress to consider adding more House members and a host of other changes aimed at reducing partisan fervor.
Posted inMaine, News
Key takeaways from Maine’s new climate action plan
The updated plan to be released Thursday sets new targets for energy efficiency and aims to ensure that all Maine residents benefit from the state’s responses to climate change.