Shortstop Francisco Lindor, one of baseball’s best all-around players, is dealt to New York along with pitcher Carlos Carrasco.
2021
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Trump finally faces up to election loss as officials consider removing him from office
Two Cabinet secretaries resign and a Capitol Police officer dies a day after Wednesday’s riot, while some administration officials discuss removing the president, who releases a video saying he is focused on an orderly transition of power.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a news conference Thursday that if Trump was not removed under the 25th Amendment, Congress might go forward with impeachment efforts that are already underway.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
More Trump loyalists resign or consider doing so after president’s incitement of mob
Resignations have been rare in Trump’s orbit, despite the constant churn of hiring and firing that has characterized the president’s chaotic administration.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Disturbance at Strong Elementary School leads to lockdown, arrest
Christian Richards, 27, of Strong was arrested on two charges of terrorizing.
Posted inDo This
Press Play: Listen to ‘Self Help!’ by Spose & The Humans
The single is the first studio recording released by the all-star band.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s job losses worse than in any recession in 50 years
The percentage of jobs lost in the state since February was more severe than in any economic downturn since 1969, according to a new state analysis.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Facebook bans Trump through Biden inauguration, maybe longer
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said the risk of allowing Trump to use the platform is too great, following his incitement of a mob that later touched off a deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Woman fatally shot at Capitol echoed Trump on social media
The latest on the turmoil in the U.S. government in the waning days of the Trump administration.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Dangerous to demonize opposing viewpoints To the editor, In a recent letter, James Cressey wrote, “Trump has to pardon himself and his family members. The left is evil, hateful, intolerant and vindictive.” If these seem like reasonable or benign statements, please take a moment to consider the implications. “The left” is a significant chunk of […]