PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s highest court says an election overhaul approved by voters in November runs afoul of the state constitution. The court declared Tuesday that the ranked-choice voting goal of ensuring a majority for the winning candidate is in conflict with the constitutional mandate that only a plurality of the vote is needed […]
2017
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University of Maine System to see first tuition increase in six years
PRESQUE ISLE (AP) — University of Maine System trustees have approved a tuition increase. The Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2qQFeIj ) that tuition alone in the system will be raised an average of 3.3 percent, or $242 per year. In-state students are expected to pay around $17,486 for tuition, fees and room and board. Rates for […]
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Longest-serving James Bond star Roger Moore dies at 89
LONDON (AP) — Roger Moore, the suavely insouciant star of seven James Bond films, has died in Switzerland. He was 89. The British actor died Tuesday after a short battle with cancer, according to a family statement posted on Moore’s official Twitter account. “We know our own love and admiration will be magnified many times […]
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Funeral Notices for Tuesday, May 23, 2017
BOYNTON — Mary D., 92, of South Paris, died Thursday, May 18. At her request, there will be no services. BUCCINA — Olga, 92, died in West Paris on Saturday, May 20. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery in Rumford. Those who desire […]
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Baritone Larry Gowell at Sawyer Memorial June 2
GREENE — The powerful baritone vocalist Larry Gowell will be performing at the Araxine Sawyer Memorial Friday, June 2 at 2 and 7 p.m. Gowell is known for his emotional expression of songs from the American Songbook. Some of his biggest credits over his more than eight-year professional career include a performance at the Metropolitan Club […]
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Trump administration sending Congress $4.1 trillion budget
In this photo taken May 19, 2017, a GPO worker stacks copies of “Analytical Perspectives Budget of the U.S. Government Fiscal Year 2018” onto a pallet at the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s (GPO) plant in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is sending Congress a $4.1 trillion spending plan that relies […]
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Republicans say statewide teacher contract could aid rural districts
AUGUSTA (AP) — Bills to create a uniform teacher contract across the state are set for key committee votes. Republican Gov. Paul LePage says such an idea would help rural districts compete for teachers. Bills sponsored by GOP Reps. Matt Pouliot and Jeffrey Timberlake are set for work sessions Tuesday. Pouliot says his bill would […]
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Portland mayor wants group to consider expanding his power
PORTLAND (AP) — The mayor of Maine’s biggest city wants a citizen group to consider changes to the city charter in a bid to expand the limited authority of his office. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2rLojVC ) that Mayor Ethan Strimling said Monday he believes voters wanted a stronger leader when they voted for […]
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Michael Flynn rejects Trump-Russia probe subpoena; Dems say he lied
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in rebuffing a subpoena Monday in the investigation into Russia’s election meddling. Then a top House Democrat cited new evidence he said appeared to show Flynn lied on a security clearance background check. With Trump himself in […]
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Donald Trump asked intelligence chiefs to deny evidence of collusion with Russians
President Donald Trump asked two of the nation’s top intelligence officials in March to help him push back against an FBI investigation into possible coordination between his campaign and the Russian government, according to current and former officials. Trump made separate appeals to the director of national intelligence, Daniel Coats, and to Adm. Michael Rogers, […]