The legislation has something for both parties: Republicans who want more money for the Pentagon and Democrats looking for funding to battle the opioid crisis.
2018
Posted inCelebrity News, Life & Culture
Matt Damon denies published report of move to Australia
It was rumored that such a move would have been inspired by anger over President Trump.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
In New York, ‘We’re all immigrants’ on St. Patrick’s Day
An estimated 150,000 marchers make the 1.4-mile trek past Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trump Tower.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Waterboro man arrested after head-butting one deputy, biting another, sheriff says
Nicholas Morin, 29, was charged on Friday with assault on an officer and was taken to the York County Jail.
Posted inMaine, News
High winds down trees, power lines in Raymond and Windham
Some roads are closed and 1,875 customers are without power in Cumberland County.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Vatican bows to pressure, releases retired pope’s letter
It provides the real explanation why Pope Benedict XVI wouldn’t comment on a Vatican-published compilation of books about Francis’ theological and philosophical background.
Posted inNation & World
Russia boots 23 U.K. diplomats over poison probe
The announcement follows Britain’s order last week for 23 Russian diplomats to leave the U.K.
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Limerick man arrested on domestic violence charge
Joseph French, 54, is being held without bail following the incident Friday, the York County sheriff says.
Posted inNation & World
Advancing Syrian troops step up pressure on rebels
The intensity of shelling and airstrikes has made it almost impossible for ambulances to move.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House passed the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Act, which would modify and reauthorize the Secure Our Schools federal grant program for funding school security measures.