August 10, 1931- June 12, 2022
June 2022
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republican member of Jan. 6 panel describes threats, warns of more violence
Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, who bucked the Republican Party line, has received a message at his home saying he, his wife and 5-month-old baby are going to be executed.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
Will Maine get another summer break from COVID? Don’t count on it.
The numbers of new cases and hospital patients with COVID have declined over the past 10 days, but remain well above the numbers for June 2020 and June 2021.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump campaign documents give inside look at fake electors
Internal campaign emails and memos reveal that the convening of the fake electors appeared to be part of a strategy intended to give Vice President Mike Pence a reason to declare the outcome of the election was somehow in doubt.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Scarborough teen’s scheduling app wins 2022 Maine App Challenge
Yuliya Buturlia won for ScheduleStorm, an app that allows students to easily schedule meetings with their teachers.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, New England
Three people jump overboard as yacht burns and sinks in New Hampshire
Despite efforts to save the 70-foot yacht, it drifted into Maine waters and eventually sank about 2 hours after the 911 initial call.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Biden says decision on gas tax holiday may come this week
The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare Americans from higher prices at the pump, which began to climb last year and surged after Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Hiker dies after rescue near Mount Washington in snow, 80 mph wind gusts
Conservation officers received multiple rescue calls Saturday from hikers who were at high elevations of the Presidential Range.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Iftin should further explore solutions to gun violence
I enjoy reading Abdi Nor Iftin’s columns. His perspective is interesting, he writes well and I learn new things. After recently reading his book, “Call Me American,” I wondered how he might view the gun issues plaguing America. Thus, his June 9 piece, “Conversations about gun violence should begin at home,” immediately caught my attention. […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Nation & World
New York mayor won’t be ‘heavy-handed’ on illicit cannabis sales: ‘Enjoy yourself, light up’
Eric Adams directs authorities to steer illegal sellers toward the state’s soon-to-launch legal market.