Dominion Voting Systems is seeking at least $1.3 billion for Powell’s ‘wild accusations’ that the company rigged the presidential election for Joe Biden.
January 2021
Trump prepares pardon list for aides, family – and maybe himself
Trump has previously claimed the power to pardon himself, though it’s a matter of legal dispute and has never before been attempted by a president.
U.S. loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring
The nation has nearly 10 million fewer jobs than it did before the pandemic sent it into a deep recession nearly a year ago.
Maine reports grim new records: 41 more deaths and 782 cases
Six of the deaths occurred in the previous 48 hours, while the rest happened in December and were linked to COVID-19 by the Maine CDC in follow-up investigations.
The Latest: Biden vows to deliver a new COVID-19 stimulus package
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Study: For most, a case of COVID-19 gives months-long immunity
This comes amid concerns about mutant variants of the coronavirus, including one originally identified in the United Kingdom and spreading rapidly there.
The Latest: Man who posed in Pelosi’s office, state lawmaker-elect among those charged in Capitol riot
The latest on the turmoil in the U.S. government in the waning days of the Trump administration.
Eastern Trail Alliance hosts full moon walk
The organization hosts a tour through Scarborough Marsh, providing information about the area and Eastern Trail.
USM awards scholarship money to essential workers
Fifty students at USM who have been on the frontlines during the pandemic have each received $1,000 in scholarship money.