Rampant fraud leads to an attempted currency reform that leaves money in the shortest supply.
November 2016
Zika loses emergency status but remains a threat
World Health Organization officials emphasize that the classification change is not a downgrade.
California drought takes its toll on trees
Some lawmakers want to speed salvage logging to boost the timber industry and reduce wildfire risks.
Pentagon, intelligence chiefs have urged Obama to remove NSA director
The news comes as Michael Rogers is being considered by President-elect Donald Trump for director of national intelligence.
Football: Bonny Eagle rolls to Class A title
The Scots rally past Portland 34-14 after trailing 7-6 at the half as Coach Kevin Cooper wins his sixth state championship for Bonny Eagle.
Driver killed in turnpike crash was esteemed longtime volunteer
Earl Gray, 57, of Waterboro drove people to medical and social services appointments almost every day.
Gays can be reformed, just like arsonists, Trump’s new domestic policy adviser has said
Ken Blackwell has made anti-LGBT statements for years and has long endorsed a controversial mental health practice known as conversion therapy.
Trump demands apology for ‘Hamilton’ actor’s onstage speech to Pence
When the vice president-elect went to see the Broadway musical, one of the actors spoke about equality and diversity during the curtain call.
Racial issues likely to come up at Senate hearing for AG nominee
Jeff Sessions has a history of racially charged allegations that derailed his efforts to become a federal judge.
LePage’s opt-out from resettlement program won’t stop refugees from coming to Maine
A spokeswoman for Catholic Charities Maine stresses that for now the agency will continue providing services to refugees.