The local police chief appealed to the court to not release the men from custody given their repeated lawlessness and “total disregard for judicial authority.”
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship
The temporary restraining order sought by Arizona, Illinois, Oregon and Washington was the first to get a hearing before a judge and applies nationally.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Collins votes no, but Hegseth nomination advances in Senate
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Collins broke ranks with President Trump and his allies who have mounted an extensive public campaign to push Hegseth toward confirmation.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Strong-based school board approves use of fields for annual soccer tournament
The annual Western Mountain 7v7 Soccer Classic will take place Aug. 1-3.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Livermore Falls Planning Board approves changes to Solar Energy Systems Ordinance
The document limits facilities to 15 acres and includes protections for firefighters.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
For Richard Wilde, extra job has supported area students
Wilde, who has worked Sundays at Ron’s Market in Farmington and used his earnings for scholarships at Mt. Blue High School, will retire Sunday, Jan. 26.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Trump administration freezes many health agency reports, online posts
An ‘immediate pause’ has been ordered on any regulations, guidance, announcements, press releases, social media and website posts until approved by a political appointee.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gun safety advocates turn in signatures to force fall referendum on red flag law
The Maine Gun Safety Coalition says it collected more than 80,000 signatures in an effort to put the measure on the ballot in November.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News
‘The Wild Robot,’ based on Maine author’s book, up for Oscars
The book is one of a series by Midcoast author and illustrator Peter Brown.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next?
As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.