There are many recent examples of a practice that has been used in Russia for decades.
2017
Posted inPolitics
Black lawmakers say Jeff Sessions is unfit to be attorney general
Democrats try to show that Sessions – and Trump’s administration – won’t be committed to civil rights.
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Posted inNews
South Portland to begin monitoring energy use in Mill Creek
The energy benchmarking ordinance aims to promote energy efficiency among larger buildings in the commercial district.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
ACA repeal would jeopardize addiction treatment for about 8,300 Mainers, researchers say
The loss of coverage in the state would come amid an opioid crisis in which an average of one person a day dies from an overdose.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth councilors set budget deliberations
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council on Monday set a schedule for the fiscal year 2018 budget process. Councilors on Jan. 9 reviewed and approved the budget schedule, which begins in a couple of weeks. The School Board set its budget schedule last month. On Jan. 17, the Town Council will have a budget guidance meeting […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland school days to start, end later
SOUTH PORTLAND — The School Board unanimously voted Monday to push back the daily start times next fall by at least a half hour for most students. Under the new times for the 2017-18 school year, classes at South Portland High School will start 40 minutes later, at 8:10 a.m.; Mahoney and Memorial middle schools will start 35 minutes […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. indicts 6 VW executives as automaker pleads guilty to criminal counts
In a rare admission of wrongdoing for a major company, it also agrees to pay $4.3 billion in criminal and civil fines in a settlement with the Department of Justice.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers may seek court opinion on constitutionality of ranked-choice voting
Senate President Mike Thibodeau plans to seek approval of an order asking the state supreme court to decide whether Maine’s new voting system is constitutional.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Harpswell budget wish list taking shape
HARPSWELL — With Town Meeting only two months away, committees are refining their recommendations for projects expected to be major warrant and budget items. The Fire and Rescue Planning Committee is recommending the town hire two municipal firefighters and a fire administrator to augment its volunteer services, according to Selectman Kevin Johnson. The Mitchell Field Committee […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham legislators to meet constituents
TOPSHAM — Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Rep. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, will hold joint office hours Saturday, Jan. 28. The legislators will be in the Library Gallery at the Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, from 10 a.m.-noon. Appointments are unnecessary, and walk-in meetings are encouraged.