The Republican, who represents the 2nd District, cites a report that says the cuts save money and would not affect enrollment, but critics say it sends a misguided message about the government’s priorities.
May 2018
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Europe seeks to sweeten Iran deal, considers standing up to U.S. sanctions
Trump’s decision to pull out of the agreement unilaterally has infuriated Washington’s closest allies in Europe.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Argo Contact Centers in Lewiston sold to Georgia company
The company’s 300 jobs, including 200 in Lewiston, will remain, according to its founder, Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
North Korea threatens to cancel summit with Trump over military drills
A high-level meeting between the North and South scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Anne Frank masked naughty jokes in her diary. Digital technology reveals them.
One of the jokes takes a shot at ‘German Wehrmacht girls.’
Posted inSports
Major League notes: Cano banned 80 games by MLB after positive drug test
Seattle second baseman Robinson Cano punished for violating baseball’s joint drug agreement.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
4 hopefuls for 2 Yarmouth Town Council seats
YARMOUTH — The campaign for two, three-year seats on the Town Council has drawn a pool of four candidates. Councilors Jim MacLeod and David Craig have both served two consecutive three-year terms on the council and must sit out for a year before becoming eligible to run again. Vying for their seats are Matt Gredler, Meghan […]
Posted inMaine, Outdoors
Maine is counting its eagles, which not long ago were on the brink
Some people worry that the predators will threaten the loon population, but biologists say the birds should be able to coexist.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
Inspired by Maine, activists push ballot initiatives to expand Medicaid in other states
Of the 18 states that haven’t expanded eligibility for Medicaid, 10 are in the South, where the initiative process isn’t generally available.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth contract zone seems headed to council vote
FALMOUTH — The Town Council appears poised to hold a final vote May 30 on a controversial contract zone proposed for West Falmouth. Councilors seemed to agree Monday that the contract zoning language only requires a few more tweaks before being ready for a vote later this month. There are three seats on the Town Council […]