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Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

by THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press December 19, 2024

Elon Musk’s role in taking down a bipartisan budget deal shows his ascendance as a political force.

by Daniel Wu The Washington Post December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

Aleysha Ortiz alleges in her lawsuit that she was never provided adequate therapy or special education support.

The program, which offers reduced parking rates to downtown employees, will soon expand to include those making 80% of the area median income.

Three of Maine’s 4 members of Congress had been ready to support a budget plan before President-elect Donald Trump intervened earlier this week.

A pop-up photo booth with Santa Claus was shut down.

Added road access from Millinocket is expected to help more people visit Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and boost the local economy.

by LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

The cobbled-together plan required a two-thirds threshold for passage, but was defeated resoundingly, getting rejected on a 235-174 vote.

The median sales price was $385,000, down from the previous month but up 8.5% from November of last year.

KJ Grow will bring years of publishing experience to her new role, the Yarmouth-based company announced Thursday.

Baristas voted Wednesday to join Starbucks Workers United, which represents employees at 520 Starbucks across the country.