Critics say the unanimous decision opened a gaping hole in a law, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, that would subject anyone with a cellphone to endless automated calls and messages.
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Posted inNation & World
Rep. Gaetz should be removed from committee if sex claims are true, Pelosi says
The Florida Republican is under federal investigation over accusations that he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl and paid her to travel with him, two people familiar with the matter told the AP.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots still have choice to make with Stephon Gilmore
Stephon Gilmore is in the final year of his contract, so New England can extend the cornerback or maybe look at a trade to gets something in return.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Penguins end road skid against Bruins
Pittsburgh gets its fifth straight win – and its first in Boston since 2014 – with a 4-1 victory.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s growing surge in cases threatens vaccination progress
The prevalence of highly transmissible variants coupled with increasing travel and pandemic fatigue have led to a steady increase in new COVID-19 cases, in Maine and many other states.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, New England
Shakespeare & Company to resume live, in-person performances
The renowned theater group in Massachusetts will stage a production of ‘King Lear’ this summer starring Christopher Lloyd.
Posted inNation & World
Trump Jr. buys mansion 20 miles from Mar-a-Lago
He and girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle spent $9.7 million this week to purchase an 11,000-square-foot, six-bedroom, 11-bath home in Jupiter, Fla.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Facing opposition from riders, Metro pauses plans for new Portland bus loop
The public transit agency says it will suspend planning for a new loop around the Portland peninsula to focus on an upcoming regional transit overhaul.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Analysis: Bumpy road ahead for Biden’s infrastructure plan
Even before the president delivered his opening speech on the plan, Republicans had latched on to Reagan-era labeling, dismissing the package as tax-and-spend liberalism.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Here’s a closer look at Biden’s infrastructure and tax proposals
Where is the money going and where is it coming from?