The jetport’s director describes the incident as a ‘nonissue.’
Dari Alpi
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Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, expected to join White House as senior adviser
Ethics experts question whether Kushner’s role will run up against a federal anti-nepotism law and how he will separate himself from his real estate business to avoid conflicts of interest.
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State slaps Anthem with fine for slow handling of complaints
The Maine Bureau of Insurance imposed a $225,000 fine because the health insurer was slow to respond to the bureau’s inquiries.
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Nine Trump nominees who’ll face extreme vetting by Democrats
All of the president-elect’s picks are expected to win confirmation, barring unexpected revelations.
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Near record heat, costly weather disasters for U.S. in 2016
Fifteen separate weather disasters cost $46 billion in damages and caused 138 deaths.
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Cost of raising a child soars to more than $233,000
The cost increase, based on 2015 numbers, is higher than inflation.
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Maine scallop fishermen, hurt by weather, get extra day
Fishermen are reporting good catches and prices remain strong.
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Two overnight traffic stoppages planned on Maine turnpike
One will be on the Falmouth spur, the other at the Exit 63 interchange in Gray, to accommodate road projects.
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Trump has taken few steps to disentangle from private empire
The president-elect is expected to give an update on his effort to distance himself from his business at a Wednesday news conference.
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Read the full transcript of Meryl Streep’s Cecil B. DeMille Award speech
The actress used the opportunity to talk about foreigners, empathy and the press.