The vote in the House of Commons is a moment of triumph for the prime minister, who won a commanding parliamentary majority in last week’s general election.
2019
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College roundup: UMass ends skid at Maine’s expense
The Minuteman halt a six-game losing streak with a 74-53 men’s basketball win over the Black Bears.
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NBA roundup: Proposal calls for shorter schedule, in-season tournament
Commissioner Adam Silver has sent a proposal to teams which would reduce the season to 78 games and add an in-season tournament similar to European soccer.
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Girls Basketball Showdown: Greely hands Freeport first loss, 58-45
Rangers on 43-game winning streak.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: This time, South Portland holds off Bonny Eagle for a 66-65 win
After surrendering a 19-point, third-quarter lead, South Portland gets a big 3-pointer from Pamba Pamba and holds on for a win over the Scots.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Noble still unbeaten after win over Windham
The Knights, once a team constantly rebuilding, win their fifth straight game to open the season, 68-57.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
No. Yarmouth’s Ames Farm Center changes hands after nearly 50 years
John Ames opened the farm and animal supply store in 1971.
Posted inMaine, News
Vigil on the longest night honors people in Portland’s homeless community who died this year
About 75 people gathered for the annual memorial on the winter solstice to remember the 43 people who died so far in 2019 while living on the city’s streets.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
ICE to use data on migrant children to expand deportation efforts
The plan, which has not been announced publicly, was developed by Stephen Miller, a top aide to President Trump.
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NFL notebook: Jones expected to start at QB for Giants
Coach Pat Shurmur says rookie quarterback Daniel Jones – who has missed two weeks with ankle sprain – had a good week of practice and should play against Washington.