Most ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Days after killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, police push to ID gunman as FBI offers reward
Nearly 4 days after the shooting of Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing.
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Posted inAnimals, Maine
Maine loon count finds healthy population
The loon count takes place annually on the third Saturday in July – July 20 this year, when 1,624 volunteers turned out across 407 lakes.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UNE students put sustainability lessons to work locally
The sustainability fellowship program was launched last year to train the next generation of leaders and build an official sustainability network in southern Maine.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Portland school district files suit against parents over special education reimbursement
Portland Public Schools is appealing a state decision that it failed to timely evaluate a student for special education eligibility and ordered the district to pay for private education.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Electric bus maker facing complaints from Maine school districts is strapped for cash
The Canadian company posted a steep drop in third-quarter revenue and a wider financial loss than in the same period last year.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Maine secures more than $5.7 million in digital equity grant
The money will go toward Maine’s digital equity plan, which prioritizes expanding internet access throughout the state and bringing certain government services online.
Posted inMaine, News
Vigil planned for New Sweden teen missing for months
Damron was last seen walking out of her family home and into the woods in late September.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Bangor man charged with murder after body found in apartment
Police say Gary Brinson, a 69-year-old Bangor resident, is charged with killing 64-year-old Lee Ruona, also of Bangor.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Democrats propose deal to Republicans extending Affordable Care Act subsidies
Lawmakers are fiercely hammering out a bill to fund the government, and health-care leaders are pushing to add priorities to one of the final pieces of legislation this Congress.