An internal memo reviewed by The Washington Post sets a 60-day deadline for the targeted nations to conform with certain requirements or face a full or partial entry ban.
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2 Minnesota lawmakers shot, 1 fatally, in politically targeted shooting, Gov. Tim Walz says
Democratic former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her spouse were killed in their home, while another Democratic lawmaker and his wife were shot and wounded.
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Mainers rally by the thousands for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump
Large crowds gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.
Posted inFood, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland schools say they’re the nation’s first to offer daily halal meals for all ages
Portland Public Schools, which began offering the meals in April to address concerns that Muslim students weren’t eating lunch at school, believes it’s the first district in the country to offer halal-certified meals at every grade level.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
These THC-infused drinks face little oversight in the US. Maine is scrambling to regulate sales.
Drinks with low doses of the psychoactive compound found in cannabis are proliferating at markets and breweries because of a federal loophole. Maine’s pot shops are not pleased.
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Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Fryeburg schools
Two schools were evacuated, disrupting extracurricular activities, and roads in the area were shut down as authorities investigated the scene.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Victims’ relatives say teen accused of Chelsea slayings had mental and behavioral issues
While Maine State Police evidence technicians continued to process the scene of the double killing, family members spoke out about the men who were killed and the 16-year-old who has been arrested and charged with murder in their deaths.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine Legislature approves bill to curb price gouging for concert tickets
The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Underground blasts cause ruckus on Park Street in Lewiston
Nobody was hurt in the explosion, fire officials said, but the cause of the blast was unknown as of Friday afternoon.
Posted inLocal & State
City proposes new child care center in Portland’s empty Barron Center building
The City Council’s Housing and Economic Development committee will consider the proposal at its meeting Tuesday.