‘It’s absurd that we’re even having this conversation about Congress’ inability to fund Homeland Security in these challenging times,’ says Jeh Johnson.
February 2015
Posted inLife & Culture
Oscars spread around awards to ‘Birdman,’ ‘Boyhood,’ ‘Ida’
In a battle of B-movies for best picture, the Oscars awarded “Birdman” best picture.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Palestinians threaten to end security ties with Israel over tax revenue
Israel has withheld tax revenue from the Palestinians since they joined the International Criminal Court last month.
Posted inSports
Eddie Shore Bruins jersey sells for $119,500
The buyer is a collector from New York.
Posted inMaine, News
Trial to start for Orono man in alleged social media slaying
Kyle Dube, 21, is accused of using Facebook to lure a teenager to her death in May 2013.
Posted inBusiness
Analysis shows fuel-hauling trains could derail at 10 a year
Based on past accident trends, anticipated shipping volumes and known ethanol and crude rail routes, the analysis predicted about $4.5 billion in damages.
Posted inNation & World, News
Iran responds to U.S. warnings it might quit nuclear talks
A senior Iranian official says it ‘depends on the Americans’ if the talks continue.
Posted inNation & World, News
Strong 6.2 quake registered off Mexico’s Pacific coast
There is no immediate reports of injury or damage from the quake.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine gets $1 million from feds for home visiting program
The program provides home visiting services to pregnant women and parents with young children.
Posted inMaine, News
Snowy Northeast to get brief, warm respite
Sub-freezing highs will return across much of the Northeast on Monday.