But civilians caught in the violence mock Vladimir Putin’s order of a limited, five-hour daily truce.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Republican candidates for governor meet for first debate at Colby College
Before a packed auditorium, the five candidates remained in favor of gun ownership and spoke on a wide range of issues.
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Posted inBusiness
Silent Gorsuch holds key in high court ruling on union fees
The last time the Supreme Court heard the issue, after Justice Scalia’s death, the justices split 4-4.
Posted inNation & World
Church of Holy Sepulchre to remain closed indefinitely
Christian denominations protest an Israeli attempt to tax their properties in the holy city.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
New bills would require Maine officials to show up for meetings
The Legislature’s Right to Know Advisory Committee wants officials to have face-to-face contact with the public and each other.
Posted inNation & World
Trump’s election hurt gun manufacturers
Among the nation’s top companies, three saw a large drop in the value of their share prices since the day after Trump won.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Deering names new football coach
New Deering High School football coach Rob Susi. Rob Susi has spent over three decades playing and coaching football and Monday, Susi stepped into a new role, head coach at Deering High School. Susi, a longtime assistant coach at the high school level, who also played and coached at the semi-pro level, replaces Jason Jackson, […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New-home sales drop nationally as harsh winter weather intercedes
The median price also slumped in January, but sales inventory rose to a level not seen since March 2009.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers hear from victims of female genital mutilation
Rep. Heather Sirocki’s proposal to make the practice a felony in Maine ‘can serve as a strong deterrent,’ she says, but the bill has been divisive.
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Stocks power higher as Treasury yields ease
For a second straight day, the market turns higher as the day goes on – considered an encouraging sign.