In an embarrassing sting, 25 Republicans vote for other candidates or vote ‘present’ at a time when party leaders are trying to show they can govern effectively.
2015
Posted inMaine
Human rights investigator says Norridgewock landlords discriminated
A state official said it was illegal discrimination when a couple tried to evict a tenant because her disabled daughter visited with a service dog.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport finds new finance director in Lisbon
FREEPORT — The town has hired a new finance director following the resignation of Abbe Yacoben. Jessica Maloy, who has been the finance director in Lisbon for the past five years, will start in Freeport on Jan. 20. Yacoben, who had been finance director since March 2009, accepted a position as director of finance and […]
Posted inSports
Martinez, Johnson, Smoltz, Biggio elected to Hall of Fame
The Big Unit, Martinez and Smoltz earned induction on their first tries, and Biggio made it on the third attempt after falling two votes shy last year.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland heads to appeals court, hoping to salvage its ban on standing in medians
The city will argue Friday that the ordinance does not infringe on free speech by panhandlers or others, but civil rights advocates disagree.
Posted inBusiness, News
Petco pulls Chinese treats over fear they sickened pets
It’s the first national pet retailer to remove the dog and cat treats from its shelves, and PetSmart has vowed to follow suit.
Posted inPolitics
As Republicans take over Congress, Obama says he’ll veto Keystone pipeline
The Senate says its first bill will be to approve construction of the much-delayed pipeline.
Posted inNation & World, News
Jury’s makeup critical to Tsarnaev’s fate in Boston Marathon bombing case
With guilty verdicts likely, the defense will focus on sparing their client from the death penalty, observers say, and the jurors will hold the key.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Ten fresh ideas for guacamole
Maple-bacon or shrimp scampi give your game-day staple a new twist.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Dog suffers sword wound after protecting St. Albans woman from husband, police say
The woman’s husband is charged with domestic violence assault and aggravated cruelty to animals.