Portland police say the shooting was reported Sunday evening at Kennedy Park.
2023
Posted inNation & World, Sports
As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands in some states
More states are requiring at least a portion of sports wagering revenues to go toward helping addicted gamblers.
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Posted inNation & World
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID, but president’s results negative so far
WASHINGTON — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife’s positive test, but his results were negative. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president would continue testing regularly and would be monitored […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Congress returns to prevent shutdown while Republicans weigh impeachment
The House is scheduled to meet for just 11 days before the government’s fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Joe Guzzardi: DOJ sues SpaceX for hiring U.S. citizens
President Biden’s Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against SpaceX, the Elon Musk-founded company. In its 13-page complaint, the Justice Department alleges that SpaceX “discriminated against asylees and refugees throughout its hiring process, including during recruiting, screening, and selection, in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act.” The case’s outcome will be a landmark in […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Dick Polman: Amid Trump’s indictments, remembering Obama’s Fashiongate
In the annals of scandal, Aug. 29 was quite an eventful day. I’ll try to unpack the proceedings. The federal judge in the feds’ election subversion case decreed that the coup commander shall go on trial in Washington on March 4 – and if he doesn’t like it, well, tough: “Mr. Trump, like any defendant, […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Log Cabin Road culvert work continues
Construction to replace a deteriorating culvert in Arundel will continue through Oct. 6.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why Judaism, and all religion, is relevant in 2023
Whether it’s Shabbat or the high holidays, every aspect of Judaism has a meaning that anyone can appreciate and love – it’s not an all-or-nothing deal.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Did you remember to honor the rights of American laborers?
Labor Day. The end of high season, the start of the harvest, the lessening of traffic, the time to remember where we put the sweaters. These are all things that we in Maine associate with the holiday we just celebrated. But none of them are really what the holiday is about. Labor Day was founded […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: With or without Maine, seaweed revolution is taking off
Let’s do everything in our power to stay on top of this emerging industry.