The House speaker says the presence of Indiana Rep. Jim Banks and Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan would threaten the integrity of the panel, but Republicans say all their choices must be included.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Bipartisan infrastructure bill fails first vote; Senate to try again
The next steps are uncertain, but the group of 11 Republicans and 11 Democrats insist they are close to a deal and expect to finish soon.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham resident enters restored Prohibition-era classic in local car show
Richard Pratt will show off his restored 1929 Franklin Model 130, complete with a secret compartment to stash booze, at the Lions Club Annual Classic Car Show in Gorham Sunday.
Posted inMaine
Waterville mayor says he’s ‘extremely thankful,’ hasn’t decided yet whether to resign
At the end of Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Mayor Jay Coelho thanked councilors and city officials and said he had not yet made a decision about whether to resign due to serious health issues.
Posted inNation & World, News
Wildfire smoke clouds sky, hurts air quality on East Coast
Strong winds blew smoke east from California, Oregon, Montana and other states all the way to the other side of the continent.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Arts Calendar: July 28-Aug. 7
From far away Exhibits/Galleries “365 Days: A Catalogue of Tears” photographic series, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick. “A Community of Artists,” Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport, 40 Main St., fine art, photography and sculpture, through Aug. 15. Colin Page Solo Exhibition, Maret Hensick in the Side Gallery, Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St, Portland. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook sets sights on three sites for new outdoor pool
Though too early to pinpoint a final location, the Community Center emerges as an early favorite.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham man injured in Buxton crash
A Gorham man was in fair condition at Maine Medical Center Wednesday after crashing his SUV into a tree in Buxton Monday evening. Jason Wilson, 30, of Gorham, hit a tree around 8 p.m. July 19 at the intersection of Salmon Falls and Woodman roads, Police Chief Troy Cline said in a press release Tuesday. […]
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport divided over potential marijuana rules
“I don’t think this is the direction that Freeport wants to go at a pivotal time where we are coming together as a community more than we ever have,” said Town Council Vice Chair Tawni Whitney.
Posted inTimes Record
Friends of Patten Free Library to hold library book sale
The Friends of Patten Free Library will host a book sale at the Winter Street Church Center at 880 Washington St. in Bath. The sale runs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 23-24 and 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 25. Tables of books will be set up on the lawn in front of the […]