Gov. Paul LePage said publicly for the first time on Thursday that he was admitted to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor in late August after experiencing what he described as a “cardiac issue.” Until Thursday, the Republican governor declined to answer media questions about what happened on the night of Aug. 25, with his […]
October 2018
Helicopter crashes on USS Ronald Reagan, sailors hurt
The most seriously injured sailors have been airlifted to a hospital in the Philippines.
In concession to critics, CMP says it would run power line under scenic Kennebec Gorge
Central Maine Power wants to bury the portion of its planned electrical transmission line from Quebec that crosses the scenic Kennebec River Gorge, a concession to environmentalists and local activists opposed to the project. The company on Thursday notified regulators that it intends to drill under the river, in northern Somerset County, instead of crossing […]
Mass. transgender rights law will lie in the hands of a state’s electorate
Oppenents of a Massachusetts anti-discrimination law collected enough signatures to place a repeal question on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Middle school students plant bulbs of hope for those suffering with mental health issues
BATH — Bath Middle School students planted 300 yellow tulips in a small plot outside of the school to help raise awareness of mental health issues. “This project means so much to me because I’ve noticed a lot, especially now, that when we think of mental health issues we think of high schoolers and we […]
Lisbon voters will weigh trio of bond questions totaling $1.4 million
LISBON — Lisbon residents will be asked whether they want the town to borrow up to $1.4 million to fund roadwork projects and a new firetruck, but town officials say they don’t want residents to be intimidated by the questions’ language. The first two bond questions on November’s ballot are related to Maine Department of […]
China’s economic growth slows amid trade battles
China’s growth rate remains strong compared to most economies, but it’s showing many signs of slowing down.
Judges consider state court’s power over Trump in lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — Appeals court judges weighing President Donald Trump’s bid to shut down a former “Apprentice” contestant’s defamation suit against him are asking a hypothetical question: Could a New York court order the president to jail if he were to buck an order in the case? The question came up — but wasn’t […]
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