The legislation has already drawn promises of legal challenges from the American Civil Liberties Union, even before Kasich decides whether to cast a veto.
December 2016
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
House passes bill Sen. Collins authored to counter Boko Haram terrorist threat
Maine’s senior senator says the legislation will ‘send an international signal that we will never forget the girls of Nigeria’ who were kidnapped simply because they went to school.
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NFL notebook: Giants’ Pierre-Paul has surgery for hernia
New York defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is likely done for the season.
Posted inPolitics
Trump keeps naming military leaders
Three top military leaders have gotten nod with more likely to be named before Inauguration Day.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire that injured Skowhegan woman and son started in boy’s bedroom
Andrea Curtis, 24, and Tyler Curtis-Benson, 4, were pulled unconscious from the mobile home fire by Skowhegan police Officer Tim Williams last Friday.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College football notebook: Emmert pleased with Penn State’s rebound
The NCAA president says it’s ‘terrific’ that the program has recovered after sanctions stemming from the Sandusky scandal.
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Major league notebook: Cubs acquire closer Davis from Royals for outfielder
Wade Davis, who closed out the 2015 World Series, is heading to the 2016 champs.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
On Football: Time for Patriots’ defense to stand tall in playoff push
New England’s defense has shown improvement in the last three games, but still needs to get better.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Struggling special teamers could be key for Patriots
Stephen Gostkowski and Cyrus Jones could be the difference in a close game against Baltimore.
Posted inPolitics
Maine House rejects challenge to residency of Old Orchard Beach lawmaker
The 121-17 vote supports George Hogan, the representative from House District 13.