The easiest way to write about the House Republicans’ purported impeachment probe of President Biden, a theatrical stunt launched with zero actual evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors, is to simply focus on MAGA mascot Kevin McCarthy – the hapless Speaker best described by the late sane conservative pundit Michael Gerson as a “simpering paragon […]
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Ryder Cup: European captain Luke Donald goes with stats over history
Donald chooses to start the tournament, still dealing with fallout from LIV, with foursomes rather than fourball.
Michael Reagan: The GOP can’t survive the ‘only Trumpers’
Too bad Donald Trump won’t attend the second Republican presidential primary debate next week at the Ronald Reagan Library. His friends and enemies in the media will miss him and the high ratings he automatically generates, but he’s leading by a huge margin in the polls and he doesn’t need the TV time or media […]
DNA research shows the strength of ties to our extinct Neanderthal cousins
Scientists don’t yet know the full extent of what we share with ancient ancestors, but they’re learning it can be both helpful and harmful.
Judge chastises Maine attorney general for ‘troubling’ pattern of late disclosures in homicide cases
A judge sanctioned the Maine Office of the Attorney General, claiming it failed to properly disclose records that suggested a witness was not credible in the case of a Bath man who pled guilty to killing his mother.
Monday’s high school roundup: Falmouth scores late to edge Windham
Field hockey: Allie Sweetser connects on a penalty stroke with 2:40 to play as the Navigators pull out a 3-2 win over the Eagles.
NFL notebook: Chargers lose wide receiver Mike Williams for season
Mike Williams suffered a knee injury for the Chargers on Sunday against Minnesota and an MRI on Monday confirmed a season-ending torn ACL.
Shutdown would be disastrous for Maine, top lawmakers warn
The federal government will run out of operating funds this weekend if Congress doesn’t agree to a deal.
Biddeford manufacturer provided critical piece for NASA’s asteroid mission
Fiber Materials Inc., which was recently acquired by Spirit AeroSystems, produced the space capsule’s heat shield, the company’s latest contribution in a string of NASA missions.
Augusta murder suspect allegedly shot man after plan to scare him went wrong
Andrew Redmond, 34, of Augusta is accused of murdering Tyler Robinson, who was found dead on the side of Old Belgrade Road.