The vote clears the way for amateur athletes to benefit from the use of their names and images.
Carol Semple
Posted inNation & World
Man accused in Maryland newspaper attack pleads guilty, but not responsible
The plea by Jarrod Ramos means the case will skip the first phase of determining guilt and move to a second phase of determining whether he is criminally responsible.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Security increased at prisons holding Islamic State supporters after leader’s death
Fear of chaos already was running high over the fate of those detained, after this month’s U.S. withdrawal and the Turkish military invasion of northeastern Syria.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, New England
Award-winning Vermont cheesemaker closes after listeria outbreak, recall
Consider Bardwell Farm sold its raw milk cheeses around the country, including at Whole Foods Market in Maine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Local & State
Maine Press Association to auction signed copy of Stephen King book
The auction of ‘The Institute’ is happening on eBay.
Posted inNation & World
U.S budget deficit surges to $984 billion, highest in 7 years
The deficit increases 26% over last year, reflecting the 2017 tax cut and increased spending.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man arrested in Maine drug raid wanted in New York homicide
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says a drug investigation led to the arrests of a woman and 4 men.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
While Trump rakes in cash, some Senate Republicans lag in 3rd quarter
Fundraising numbers so far suggest that much of the enthusiasm among the Republican base is focused on the president and doesn’t necessarily translate to Republicans running for other offices.
Posted inLocal & State
Worker fatally struck by garbage truck in Penobscot County
The Bangor man is killed while working in Milford.
Posted inBusiness, New England
Maine among Northeast states aiming to grow corporate board diversity
A Rhode Island official says companies with stronger diversity at the senior level tend to outperform companies lacking diverse leaders.