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Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips paid for by donor Harlan Crow, Senate panel reveals
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin says his committee has uncovered at least three additional luxury trips given to Thomas.
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Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says
A sweeping federal civil rights investigation says investigators found stark racial disparities in how officers in the Phoenix Police Department enforce certain laws.
Posted inNew England, News
New Hampshire remains New England’s lone holdout against legalizing recreational marijuana
Supporters had urged colleagues to pass the bill, suggesting that New Hampshire becoming the 25th state to legalize marijuana could be a tipping point for the federal government.
Posted inSchools and Education
Therapy dog is a good distraction, stress reducer for students at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington
Dr. Patricia Millette, a science teacher at Mt. Blue High School brings her therapy dog Tilly to school once a week.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Jury convicts Skowhegan man in robbery of Madison Big Apple store
Raymond Ellis, 35, of Skowhegan, was convicted Thursday on charges of robbery, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, and theft by unauthorized taking in connection with the Aug. 5, 2023, robbery of the Madison convenience store.
Posted inNation & World, News
G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as Italy flexes its right-wing muscles
Beyond discussing Ukraine, the war in Gaza and China’s industrial policy, Pope Francis will become the first pope to address a G7 summit Friday.
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden, Zelensky sign security deal, but Ukraine’s leader questions how long unity will last
The leaders signed the agreement on the sidelines of the annual Group of Seven summit, held this year in Italy.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Wilton to consider $4.9 million spending plan for municipal government
Selectperson Phil Hilton and Mt. Blue Regional School District Director Gwendolyn Doak were reelected Tuesday.
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Biden and Zelensky sign security deal as Ukraine’s leader questions how long the unity will last
The leaders signed the agreement on the sidelines of the annual Group of Seven summit, held this year in Italy.