A 1990 federal law requires museums and cultural institutions to inventory remains or items thought to be funerary. But that process is often drawn out and doesn’t always run smoothly.
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Posted inFood, Maine
On Thanksgiving, South Portland restaurant Taj gives away tons of free meals
By early afternoon, owner Sai Guntaka said the Indian restaurant was on track to give away between 1,000 and 1,200 free meals by the end of the day.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s AG talks to Lewiston immigrant groups as fears of mass deportation grow
Aaron Frey met with leaders and the area’s legislative delegation on Wednesday, pledging to uphold the Constitution and state laws as uncertainty grows over what a Trump administration will mean for Lewiston’s immigrant population.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Cape Elizabeth police rescue injured bald eagle
The bird had sustained injuries to its wings and one eye, the department said in a statement.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
How to argue about politics on Thanksgiving – with the facts
From tariffs to deportations, here are the facts about some of the heated issues that could come up on Thanksgiving.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Unemployment rises slightly in Maine urban zones
That tracks with a slight increase in unemployment statewide, which rose from 2.6% in September to 2.9% in October.
Posted inNation & World, News
Thousands of Lebanese return to their homes as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold
The deal does not address the war in Gaza, where Israeli strikes overnight on 2 schools-turned-shelters in Gaza City killed 11 people, including 4 children, according to hospital officials.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Bomb threats, swatting incidents target Trump’s Cabinet picks and appointees
The FBI said in a statement that it was ‘aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees’ and was investigating with its law enforcement partners.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
A solar storm may make the northern lights visible again in the U.S.
Moderate solar storms may make the northern lights visible in the uppermost parts of the nation, though it won’t be as dazzling as last month’s star show.
Posted inMaine, News
Judge approves settlement reforming use of psychotropic drugs for foster children
As part of the settlement, the state will develop a new portable health records system, create informed consent procedures and implement additional reviews.