What we’re talking about in Maine today.
Posted inContributors
Congress must pass recovery plan to help children
“Last week, the House passed this popular plan, and the Senate will vote on it shortly, but it cannot come quickly enough for Maine’s families and children,” Ann Danforth and Stephanie J. Eglinton write.
Posted inNational Politics
What hearings have revealed about Capitol riot failures
It’s clear Capitol Police were unprepared and overwhelmed when Trump supporters laid siege to the building. But no one wants to take responsibility for it.
Posted inNational Politics
House passes sweeping voting rights bill over Republican opposition
The bill is a powerful counterweight to voting rights restrictions advancing in Republican-controlled statehouses.
Posted inPolitics
Susan Collins joins push to give families $200M in diaper assistance
The Maine Republican said the pandemic has created “unprecedented demand” for services from diaper banks.
Posted inNational Politics
House cancels Thursday session after police warn of far-right plot to storm Capitol again
QAnon followers falsely believe Donald Trump will reclaim the presidency on Thursday.
Posted inHigh School Sports
There’s no golden ball, but Maranacook boys remain focused on championship
The Black Bears were expected to be among the favorites to win the gold ball this winter, spurred by a pep talk immediately after last year’s state final from senior captain Skyler Boucher.
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
Analysis: UMaine football team should contend for FCS spring playoff berth
It will be important for the Black Bears to establish their running game behind a veteran offensive line.
Posted inBangor
Maine boy was suffering nearly 200 seizures a day. Now he’s gone 27 days without one.
That change has given Wyatt Beauchamp more opportunities to just be an energetic growing boy.
Posted inOutdoors
Wild hogs flock to deer feeder in this trail cam photo
The terrain in Texas makes the tactics Mainers use for hunting impractical.
Posted inContributors
A tale of two sanctuaries
Ethan and Phil argue about sanctuary cities and 2nd Amendment Sanctuaries.
Posted inPortland
Portland is trying to determine what role police play in schools after removing resource officers
Police, parents and public policy researchers met with school officials and educators in breakout groups last week to discuss factors that contribute to school safety.
Posted inBangor
These Bangor streets end in one spot, then restart in a different part of the city
It’s not an unusual scenario: A Bangor resident is giving directions to someone less familiar with the city, and suddenly is explaining that Hammond Street ends in one spot, then begins again almost a mile away.
Posted inNews
Defense lawyer alleges ‘systemic failures’ at Maine State Police forensic lab
Widespread issues at the lab could have major implications for Maine’s criminal justice system.
Posted inNational Politics
Jared Golden 1 of 2 House Democrats to oppose police overhaul bill
House Democrats on Wednesday passed the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing nationwide, able to avoid clashing with most moderates in their party while losing two including U.S. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine’s 2nd District.
Posted inHigh School Sports
High school roundup: Calais girls hold off Narraguagus
Central, Penobscot Valley, Houlton and Southern Aroostook were among the other girls playoff winners.
Posted inNews
31 fishermen rescued south of Nova Scotia
The Atlantic Destiny was 130 miles south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and had a fire on board and was taking on water, officials said.
Posted inWorld
Vatican defends pope’s Iraq trip amid virus as ‘act of love’
Francis is due to visit Iraq Friday through Monday in his first foreign trip since the pandemic erupted last year.
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
UMaine men’s hockey faces one Friday game before playoffs begin March 10
The Black Bears face the University of Massachusetts at 2:30 p.m. Friday.