I’m writing in response to the April 15 article about Tedfod Housing. First, I appreciate your attention to local homelessness. But I am writing to ask you to do better. In the article, Tedford’s predicament was summarized as, “struggling to keep up with demand for its space.” Although the article goes on to enumerate the number […]
2019
Posted inTimes Record
Mills could restore ‘neglected’ tribal-state commission
AUGUSTA — Maine’s governor could restore a long-neglected tribal-state commission that saw seats go unfilled under the previous administration. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ spokesman Scott Ogden said she plans to nominate new members of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission “as soon as possible.” Such nominations would require hearings and Senate confirmation. Mills has pledged to […]
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Maria Butina, Russian who conspired to infiltrate U.S. political groups, sentenced to 18 months
The judge also granted a request to deport Butina to Russian after her prison term ends.
Posted inBusiness
Amazon to bring 1-day delivery to Prime members
The company hopes that cutting delivery times in half will make its $119-a year Prime membership more attractive.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Patriots select N’Keal Harry, add youth to receiving group
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots spent their lone pick of the first round of the NFL draft getting Tom Brady a fresh pair of hands to throw to. New England used the 32nd pick of Thursday’s opening round to select receiver N’Keal Harry out of Arizona State. He is the first receiver selected by the […]
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Gov. Mills signs bill renaming Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Saying she hoped it would help “heal the divisions of the past,” Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a bill that establishes a new holiday recognizing the indigenous people of Maine. Indigenous Peoples’ Day will replace Columbus Day as an official state holiday on the first Monday of October. The law, based on […]
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United Bikers of Maine cancels Augusta parade portion of annual Toy Run
The United Bikers of Maine announced Thursday it will cancel the parade portion of its annual Toy Run, following the release of a report by federal safety investigators earlier this week. “In light of the unfortunate accident, and the report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB),” the statement reads, “we are eliminating the […]
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Mills signs bill changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in Maine
The recognition comes as Mills tries to smooth relationships between state government and the Native American tribes in Maine.
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Pentagon set to expand military role along southern border
Waivers are needed for about 300 military lawyers, cooks and drivers to allow them to interact with migrants.
Posted inTimes Record
Spring water flow makes search for missing Wisconsin man in Kennebec River more difficult
BATH — The strong flow of water down the Kennebec River is making the search for a Wisconsin man more than a week ago more difficult, according to officials leading the search. Maine Marine Patrol has been searching for the body of 35-year-old David Dieterich, who slipped off a dock in Bath, since the night […]