2019
No breakthrough in shutdown talks as Trump stands by demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump stood by his demands for funding for a border wall Sunday as another round of shutdown talks failed to break an impasse, while newly empowered House Democrats planned to step up the pressure on Trump and Republican lawmakers by passing legislation this week to reopen parts of the government. […]
Biddeford-Saco Elks contribute $10,750 to local community causes
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford-Saco Elks, a fraternal and benevolent organization committed to serving the local communities’ ongoing needs, has been able to make use of grant money awarded by the Community Investment Program of the Elks National Foundation. A total of $10,750 has been used to fund projects that focus on three areas including schools, underprivileged […]
White House digs in on border wall as government shutdown drags into third week
It sends a letter to Congress with minor changes to its request for barrier funding, but the sides still remain far apart.
Sunday’s Sports Digest: Indians acquire catcher from Mets
Kevin Plawecki, who hit .201 last season, switches to the American League.
Federal prisoners served steak feast by unpaid guards during shutdown
One worker is miffed to see the fancy meal while he goes without a paycheck, but says he’s most concerned about the shutdown’s effects on employees working 16-hour shifts in an already dangerous job.
Bridgton bookstore says goodbye to shop cat
On Dec. 14, Serge, 17, made his last trip to the Bridgton Veterinary Hospital.
Bill seeks to reduce state reliance on Long Creek Youth Development Center
Legislator Michael Brennan is calling for a task force to offer practices that phase out the need for the youth incarceration facility in South Portland.
Residents recycled over 1,000 Christmas trees at Westbrook farm
The supply should keep the goats at Smiling Hill Farm ‘happy’ until summer, the farm says on Facebook.
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