U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily barred Jack Smith and Attorney General Merrick Garland from ‘releasing, sharing, or transmitting’ the long-awaited report or any drafts or conclusions from it.
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What to know about Jimmy Carter funeral in D.C., Jan. 9 federal holiday
The public will be able to pay their respects in D.C. starting on Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn council gifts land for ‘housing first’ project
If grant funds are awarded, the Auburn Housing Authority and Developers Collaborative would build housing for homeless people.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World
‘Forever chemicals’ are polluting water in an unexpected way — via prescription drugs
Researchers found that chemicals, including PFAS, from pharmaceuticals are entering into wastewater — which can be used as drinking water during times of drought.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World, News
Maine DHHS awarded nearly $17M for maternal health care
The funds are part of the Transforming Maternal Health Model, a new 10-year federal program designed to improve care for low-income patients.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
First US bird flu death reported in Louisiana patient, officials say
The patient, who was older than 65 and had underlying medical conditions, was hospitalized weeks ago in critical condition with severe respiratory illness.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Portland mayor uses State of the City address to ask for state’s help with homelessness, public safety
Mayor Mark Dion said that Portland has done all it can with finite resources
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s right to repair law is now in effect, but changes are still to come
The law is meant to give people access to data about their cars that makes it easier to get certain repairs done by independent mechanics.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Sen. Collins celebrates expansion of Social Security benefits
The Republican senator co-authored the new law, signed by President Biden Sunday, which she said will expand Social Security benefits for more than 25,000 Mainers.
Posted inBusiness, News
Hillandale ends egg farm operations in Turner
The company permanently closed its egg processing facilities in Turner at some point in December.