Residents say they don’t want President Trump to use it for a photo op.
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The Latest: Nevada has second straight day with new 24-hour high of new cases
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada has 445 more COVID-19 cases, making Saturday the second straight day the state has reported a new 24-hour high since the start of the pandemic. The state had reported 410 new cases Friday, surpassing the previous single-day jump of 379 four days earlier. The state Department of Health and Human […]
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In big reversal, Treasury and SBA agree to disclose details about many small business loan recipients
The disclosures will include the names of recipients who received loans of more than $150,000.
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DOJ tries to oust U.S. attorney investigating Trump allies
“I have not resigned, and have no intention of resigning, my position,” Geoffrey Berman said.
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Oklahoma court says Trump rally attendees don’t have to wear masks
Meanwhile, Tulsa’s mayor rescinds a day-old curfew he had imposed for the area around the arena where the president will speak on Saturday.
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Maine State Bar Association apologizes for member’s comment about white privilege
Leah Baldacci, an Augusta attorney, defended her position Friday, saying “the phrase ‘White Privilege’ is also, by definition, a racist comment” because it “categorizes a whole race as being guilty of bad faith.”
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Trump tweets about $38.1 million in funding for Maine bridges
Maine is one of 20 states to receive federal grant money for transportation infrastructure through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program.
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Maine law enforcement agencies lack the data needed to address racial disparities
The public outcry over systemic racism and police violence spurred by the death of George Floyd has renewed pressure on state officials to fund and support robust data collection and analysis by police agencies.
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Wilton Planning Board Agenda
Wilton Planning Board Agenda 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18 ***As a result of the COVID-19 crisis the Board has determined to conduct this meeting via remote access as provided in LD 2167 (Part G). As required by law, all votes taken at this meeting will be taken by roll call. For information on participating in […]
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Maine Family Planning weighs appeal in lawsuit over federal ‘gag rule’
A federal judge last week dismissed the nonprofit’s legal challenge of a Trump administration rule that puts new restrictions on abortion providers that receive Title X family planning grants.