Carl Natale

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Published
December 22, 2018

Government Shutdown: What federal employees are essential?

WASHINGTON — At midnight Saturday, the federal government entered a partial shutdown, suspending funding for many agencies. This will complicate many lives – those of federal workers and the millions of Americans who rely on them. Here are the answers to questions you might have about how the shutdown could affect you or your neighbor. […]
Published
December 22, 2018

Despite shutdown, NORAD will track Santa Claus coming to town

Some government workers refused to let the budget impasse spoil their Christmas cheer. The North American Aerospace Defense Command, an essential agency, said it would continue its 63-year tradition of tracking Santa Claus on a sleigh despite the government shutdown. Military personnel who conduct NORAD Tracks Santa are supported by approximately 1,500 volunteers who answer […]
Published
December 21, 2018

Trooper injured after his cruiser was hit by a tractor-trailer on Maine Turnpike

Maine State Police say a trooper was injured shortly after 5 a.m. Friday after his cruiser was struck by a tractor-trailer near the Auburn line on the Maine Turnpike. Trooper John Davis responded to a report of two vehicles that slid off the northbound lanes near mile 70, according to a statement from Maine Public […]
Published
December 20, 2018

Paul LePage wrongly claims ’97 percent’ of drug dealers in Maine are minorities

PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s departing Republican governor is doubling down on his discredited claim that out-of-state black and Hispanic drug dealers are responsible for an overwhelming percentage of drug trafficking in the state. Gov. Paul LePage repeated his claim Thursday afternoon on Maine Public. A caller to the show criticized the governor for blaming out-of-state […]
Published
December 20, 2018

Heavy rain could cause flooding on Friday — the 1st day of winter

Heavy rain and strong winds are going to make for a messy Friday. Here’s what to expect: TYPE: It will be mostly all rain. Some freezing rain inland and in the mountains early Friday morning is possible. HOW MUCH: Most of the area will pick up 1.5″ to 3.0″ of rain. TIMING: All day Friday through Friday night. […]
Published
December 20, 2018

UPDATED — NFL suspends Patriots’ Josh Gordon for substance abuse violation

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots receiver Josh Gordon was suspended indefinitely Thursday by the NFL for violating an agreement that allowed him to play after multiple drug suspensions, casting doubt on whether the talented but troubled playmaker would ever play in the league again. League officials said Thursday that Gordon was returned to the reserve/commissioner suspended […]
Published
December 20, 2018

U.S. Senate passes government spending bill; House votes next

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approved legislation to temporarily fund the government, a key step toward averting a federal shutdown after President Donald Trump backed off his demand for money for a border wall with Mexico. Senators passed the measure, which would keep government running to Feb. 8, by voice vote without a roll call […]
Published
December 19, 2018

Maine’s winter to start with warm, wet weekend weather

Friday may be the first day of winter but Maine isn’t expected to look or feel very wintry. The temperatures are expected to get close to 50. Here is a look at the expected rainfall amounts Friday and Saturday. This will be a warm storm that will start as a wintry mix for inland locations […]
Published
December 19, 2018

UMaine College Republicans face pushback for ‘Deck the Wall’ party

ORONO (AP) — A college Republicans group at the University of Maine is facing criticism for its decision to host a “Deck the Wall” holiday party over the weekend. Group President Charles Honkonen says the event was intended to spark a dialogue on the topic of President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall. NewsCenter Maine reports a number […]
Published
December 19, 2018

Ohio police find escaped inmate soaking in senior center hot tub

WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) — An escaped inmate is back in custody after being found soaking in a hot tub at an Ohio senior living community, still wearing her yellow jail outfit. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office says the 34-year-old woman fled while being booked on drug-possession charges Tuesday. She was captured by the sheriff and […]

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