To qualify, an immigrant must have lived in the United States for 10 years as of Monday and be married to a U.S. citizen.
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Posted inGirls Basketball, Local & State, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Most high school softball coaches in Maine are men. A push for change is underway
Blueprint used to get more women involved comes from UMaine women’s basketball coach Amy Vachon.
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Posted inNation & World, News
No lie: Perfectly preserved centuries-old cherries unearthed at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
The dozens of bottles of centuries-old, impeccably preserved cherries and berries were discovered during an archaeological dig connected to a restoration project.
Posted inNation & World, News
German investigators seize cocaine worth $2.78 billion, calling it their biggest find ever
Prosecutors in Düsseldorf said they confiscated the 39 U.S. tons of cocaine last year following a tip from Colombian authorities.
Posted inNation & World, News
Heat wave ripples across U.S., putting over 75 million people under extreme weather alerts
Many parts of the Midwest and Northeast were under heat warnings or watches Monday. The mid-Atlantic and New England are expected to see highs in the 90s later this week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Kayaker rescued after breaking leg on Kennebago River in Rangeley
Rescuers bushwhacked their way into a wooded area to Derek Berlew.
Posted inCommunity News, Schools and Education
Jay-based school district directors seek legal advice after director’s post on Facebook page
The Spruce Mountain High School robotics team suggested celebrating Pride Month on Facebook, prompting a comment from a director that has been called ‘hurtful.’
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden will announce deportation protection, work permits for spouses of U.S. citizens
The policy will allow roughly 490,000 spouses of U.S. citizens an opportunity to apply for protection if they have lived in the country for at least 10 years.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden’s campaign announces a $50 million advertising blitz highlighting Trump’s conviction
The president has frequently talked about Trump’s 34 felony convictions while decrying the former president for claiming that the case against him was politically motivated.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Maine’s Susan Collins wins ‘Whole Hog Award’ for bringing home the bacon
Longtime senator snagged more money for her state than any of her colleagues.