States are increasingly adopting laws that set up legal conflicts, directing local police not to enforce federal laws and, in rare cases, even threatening criminal charges for federal agents who dare to do their jobs.
2013
Posted inNation & World, News
Many immigrants excluded from health care overhaul
Many immigrants will have to wait more than a decade to qualify for health care benefits under the proposed immigration overhaul being debated by Congress.
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Posted inMaine, News
Former treasurer of Maine town charged with theft
Kathy Mattingly, 56, is accused of stealing nearly $20,000 from the town of Troy.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
U.S. House measure to allow fishermen in loan program fails
It would have allowed fishermen to apply for the USDA’s emergency disaster loan program, just as farmers or ranchers do.
Posted inMaine, News
At least 2 hurt in Lewiston street brawl
Police who arrived at the scene interviewed several people but there was no immediate word on any arrests.
Posted inMaine, News
Man pleads guilty to fatal Old Orchard stabbing
Michael Swenson, 45, faces up to 40 years in prison for killing Roger White following an argument in April 2012.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
The full 2013 Windham Summerfest schedule
Windham Summerfest Schedule (All events take place at Windham schools complex in Windham Center, except where noted. Entertainment occurs on main stage.) 7:30 a.m.Duane Clark Memorial Scholarship Car Show registration begins 9 a.m.5K Road race (track) 9-11 a.m.Lions Club Pancake breakfast (Windham High School cafeteria) 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Windham Historical Society’s Artisans on the Green (takes […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Series of open houses to detail Gray library’s expansion plans
A series of informational open houses in coming weeks promises to reveal details about the upcoming expansion of the Gray Public Library. Representatives of three organizations – the Trustees of the Gray Public Library, the Gray Public Library Association and the Library Expansion Committee – will be on hand to explain the architectural plan for […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Calendar – 6/21
To list an event in this calendar, please e-mail info to [email protected]) June 21-July 7: Schoolhouse Arts Center will present “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” June 21, 22, 28, 29 and July 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and June 23 and 30 and July 7 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Casco author to speak at Village Library, June 23
Casco Village Library hosts author James Leamon for an author presentation, Sunday, June 23, at 4 p.m. Leamon lives in Casco with his wife, Nicci, a historical and literary transcriptionist. He grew up in Cambridge, Mass., and after two years in military service, graduated from Bates College in Lewiston. He earned a Ph.D in American […]