Hegseth’s meetings on Capitol Hill this week are set up another test of how much deference Senate Republicans will show president-elect Trump.
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A timeline of anger, bravery and defiance after South Korean president imposes martial law
The standoff played out over a few tense hours, with cameras capturing the moments of anger, bravery and defiance before Yoon was forced to back down.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
New Legislature to consider limits on vague placeholder bills
The increased use of so-called concept drafts that allow lawmakers to withhold details about pending legislation has generated criticism from the public, advocates and lawmakers alike.
Posted inMaine
Parents seeking new beginnings turn to Toy Fund for help
The Toy Fund, using the donations from readers, will make sure children don’t miss out on the simple joys of the holidays because their parents had the courage to make a new start.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s infrastructure gets mediocre grades in latest report card
Maine got a C for its infrastructure overall, up slightly from the C-minus it earned in the last report card, released in 2020.
Posted inFranklin, News
Kingfield board hears concerns after changing parking regulations
‘NO PARKING’ signs have been posted in the village to ensure public safety.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
SeniorsPlus launches $5.5 million capital campaign for new program building
The new building will provide more space to operate its programs out of as the organization is expecting need for its services to only increase in the future.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commission passes unorganized territory budget
County Administrator Amy Bernard announced that sheriff’s Sgt. Nathan Bean will retire after 27 years of service on Dec. 14.
Posted inNation / World, News
Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction
The president-elect’s team argues that continuing the case would present unconstitutional ‘disruptions to the institution of the presidency.’
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Crash on U.S. Route 2 in Wilton sends Jay woman to Farmington hospital
Kathryn Towle, 72, of Jay was driving east on U.S. Route 2 coming down Burgess Hill when a pickup truck driven by James Ainworth, 77, of Corinth, Vermont collided with her SUV.