Twitter has permanently banned My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continually perpetuated the baseless claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
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Foot of snow blankets parts of Midwest, disrupts travel
A major winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow on parts of Nebraska and Iowa, disrupting traffic and shuttering some schools.
Home prices rise at fastest pace in more than 6 years
U.S. home prices jumped in November at the fastest pace in more than six years, fueled by demand for more living space as Americans stick closer to home during the pandemic.
Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military
President Joe Biden is signing an executive order revoking a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from joining the military.
Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio won’t seek reelection
Portman, who turned 65 last month, is among establishment Republicans who clearly struggled with supporting former President Trump.
Dominion Voting System sues Giuliani over election claims
Dominion Voting Systems has filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who led the former president’s efforts to spread baseless claims about the 2020 election.
Augusta City Councilors hope core values statement reassures residents
Councilors have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity, being courteous and respectful, promoting civility and being accountable.
Raging fire destroys commercial garage in Lisbon
A four-bay garage on Kelly Lane belonged to the president of Centuri Construction Group.
Maine CDC reports 189 more COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
A technological problem at the public health agency means new case numbers were approximate for Sunday.
Pedestrians attack motorist with Vermont plates
Two Portland residents allegedly harassed and assaulted a Vermont man near Longfellow Square, saying he shouldn’t be in Maine.