Trump is insisting the U.S. already has “very, very strong background checks” for gun purchases, another sign he is backing away from supporting expanded checks
2019
Posted inTimes Record
Lawyer in CMP customers’ lawsuit wants company’s confidential letter to regulators thrown out
Lawyers involved in a lawsuit against Central Maine Power Co. want state regulators to discard a letter the utility wrote in response to customers’ complaints over high electricity bills. CMP filed the confidential letter, written by an official with the utility’s parent company, Avangrid, with the Public Utilities Commission in July. It was framed as […]
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New Trump rule would let U.S. hold migrant children indefinitely
The Trump administration is moving to end a long-standing federal court agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Outside money flows into race for Susan Collins’ Senate seat
National money is already flowing into Maine’s 2020 Senate race, offering the latest indicator that incumbent Republican Susan Collins faces a stiff reelection fight.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Brunswick bookstore moving in September
BRUNSWICK — Twice-Told Tales is moving to 200 Maine St. in October. The used bookstore, operated by the Friends of Curtis Library, will be moving from 11 Pleasant St. to the former location of Bamforth Marine. The larger space will give the shop first-floor access and a more visible presence on the downtown strip. The […]
Posted inTimes Record
Maine briefs: Death of solid waste worker by trash truck investigated; Police: Someone left meth near store’s toy section
Death of solid waste worker by trash truck investigated PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Officials in Portland, Maine, are investigating how a city maintenance worker was struck and killed by the trash truck he had gotten out of. The city says 46-year-old Martin Dinh, of South Portland, was near the end of his shift on Sunday. Officials say Dinh’s body was […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust seeks opinions
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust is looking for the community’s input on current and future conservation work. A survey is available online at www.btlt.org/survey/ until Sept. 2. It asks which land trust programs and properties are most important, what outdoor activities and programs respondents would like to see more of, and what partnerships seem […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrooker Gail Jackson joins Maine Basketball Hall of Fame
The Hall held its 2019 induction ceremony at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Sunday.
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Is your business phone system at end-of-life?
A business phone system might not be the most exciting thing in your office, but it’s still critical to running your business. An outdated phone system could hold you back. Here are the “end of life” signs to look out for.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Manhunt for Litchfield man accused of kidnapping ends with Wednesday morning arrest
State Police say Joshua Tilley, 36, was arrested early Wednesday morning near his residence in Litchfield after he fled from police Tuesday night.