By increasing the difficulty of a bipartisan agreement on spending, it could raise the risk of a market-rattling battle over the debt limit and a partial government shutdown later this year.
2023
Maine Maritime Academy announces plan to restore football program
After suspending program for 2 years because of the coronavirus pandemic, MMA set to bring the sport back this fall.
Arts Calendar: Jan. 13-20
Comedy Friday 1/13 SCRATCH! immersive comedy: 7 p.m., Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. facebook.com/stroudwaterdistillery Saturday 1/14 Nikki Glaser: The Good Girl Tour: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. Buy tickets at statetheatreportland.com. Comedy improv with YES&Co. featuring Parks McKinney: 7 p.m., Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland. $12 […]
Georgia special grand jury completes Trump investigation
The special grand jury has spent the last eight months examining potential criminal interference in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election.
Scarborough Town Council votes 6-1 on EV infrastructure ordinance
The infrastructure will install and prepare for installation of EV charging stations as Scarborough develops.
Obituary – Robert Cole, Jr.
Tapping his toes to the final beats, Robert Lee Cole, Jr., 81, of Kennebunk died on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at his residence in Summer Commons in Sanford after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bob was born in Harford, Pennsylvania, on May 28, 1941, the son of Robert, Sr. and Christine (Grinnell) Cole. He […]
Pope meets with Benedict’s aide amid revelations in unflattering new book
Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, the longtime secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, has raised eyebrows with an extraordinary memoir in which he settles old scores, reveals palace intrigues and casts Francis in a deeply unfavorable light.
Community Calendar: Jan. 13-20
Books/Authors Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library, Riverton Branch, 1600 Forest Ave. portlandlibrary.com Books a la Carte: 2 p.m., third Tuesday of the month. Book and author discussions, no assigned reading. People Plus, […]
UN says hole in ozone layer slowly healing, could be mended by 2066
Scientists and environmental advocates across the world have long hailed the efforts to heal the ozone hole as one of the biggest ecological victories for humanity.
Republicans eye tighter enforcement of Texas’ abortion ban as Legislature starts
Some Republicans want to punish companies that help employees get abortions out of state and override district attorneys who refuse to bring abortion-related criminal charges.
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