Extended stays – the state’s 21-month-long median duration is the nation’s third-highest – contribute to worse outcomes for children, research suggests.
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Coup first, invent justification later
Sometimes it is the haughty smugness of today’s Democrats/Progressives that is most amazing. They say very revealing things, actually telling people what they are really planning to do to the country and all the voters by extension. They are such paragons of virtue-signaling and non-constitutional scholars. Recent examples revealed in tweets from current “whistleblower” attorney, Mark S. Zaid, highlight the faulty historical memory and arrogance of such partisan hacks […]
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California, Maine and 21 other states widen challenge to Trump administration car rules
California is broadening its effort to block the Trump administration from ending its authority to set greenhouse gas emission and fuel economy standards for cars and trucks.
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Take A Hike: Pineland Farms is a hub of outdoor winter sports
From cross-country skiing trails to a sledding hill, there’s hardly any seasonal activity you can’t do on its New Gloucester grounds.
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There’s more to Red Claws than Tacko
Entering their 11th season of minor league basketball, and first under Celtics ownership, the Red Claws have a new coach (Darren Erman), a celebrated center (Tacko Fall) and a host of options on offense.
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Collins votes ‘no’ as divisive White House lawyer wins 2nd circuit confirmation
Maine Sen. Susan Collins was the sole Republican to oppose Steven Menashi, joining Democrats in criticizing his record on immigration, race, women’s equality and LGBTQ rights.
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Black Bears look to keep momentum going
UMaine has won three consecutive football games to stay in contention for an FCS playoff spot. Now the Black Bears have to win their final two games.
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An L.A. sweep: Angels’ Trout, Dodgers’ Bellinger win MVP Awards
Mike Trout wins his third MVP Award in the American League, and Cody Bellinger beats out Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich for the NL award.
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Maine lawmakers eye ways to boost their own pay
The state’s citizen legislators are among the lowest paid in the nation, but a special commission has been looking into how that might be changed.
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Scores of aging dams could endanger thousands of Americans
An Associated Press investigation found 1,688 high-hazard dams rated in poor or unsatisfactory condition as of last year in 44 states and Puerto Rico.