Incoming elected officials urged the community to continue the strength, perseverance and unity it displayed following the October shooting to move the city forward.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers propose bills to expand tribal gaming
Lawmakers will hold public hearings Wednesday afternoon on proposals to grant tribes exclusive access to all Internet gambling and to open the door for a tribal casino.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
New Jersey Sen. Menendez accused of aiding Qatar in exchange for bribes
The indictment says a Qatari investor negotiated a multimillion-dollar investment in a real estate project planned by Fred Daibes, one of three businessmen charged, and the 70-year-old senator and his wife.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. national debt hits record $34 trillion as Congress gears up for funding fight
The debt doesn’t appear to be a weight on the economy right now, but its path in the future might put at risk national security and major programs like Social Security.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire marshal’s office committed ‘flagrant violation’ of union contract, labor board finds
The Maine Labor Relations Board concluded that an unnamed lieutenant in the Fire Marshal’s Office made changes to mileage reimbursements and the way employees swap shifts without going through the collective bargaining process.
Posted inMaine, News
Videos show moments when Portland police shoot, kill armed man on interstate
Kyle Desmarais, 42, raised a gun and took several steps toward an officer before police killed him in a shootout on Dec. 17, the footage from police body and dashcams shows.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
24 Red Sox predictions for 2024, including Alex Cora leaving after the season
Commentary: The Red Sox actually do make the playoffs this season, and other things to consider.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Supreme Court sides with state regulators, allows special gas rate for Bucksport generator
In its Dec. 28 decision, the court ruled that the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s approval of the special rate ‘did not result in unjust, unreasonable or discriminatory rates.’
Posted inNation & World, News
Powerful earthquakes leave at least 62 dead, destroy buildings along Japan’s western coast
The damage was so great that it could not immediately be assessed. Japanese media reports said tens of thousands of homes were destroyed.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine secretary of state receives more threats as police investigate ‘swatting’ incident
Republican leaders who criticized Shenna Bellows’ decision said on Tuesday that they condemn any threats or use of violence.