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Local
Agenda for May 22, 2008 Millinocket Town Council Meeting
MILLINOCKET -- A tentative agenda for the May 22, 2008 meeting of the Millinocket Town Council has been set.
May 16, 2008 - 8:28:48 PM
State
Maine "Queer" Boys' Workshop Canceled
AUGUSTA -- Boys to Men Director Gregory cites "lack of interest" for homosexual youth class.
May 14, 2008 - 11:44:47 AM
National
Unsealed Court Records Show AG Six Actively Undermined Planned Parenthood Prosecution
OLATHE, KS -- Outrageous order shows unprecedented obstruction of criminal prosecution.
May 13, 2008 - 11:23:56 AM
National
US Indicts Top International Arms Dealer for Conspiracy to Kill Americans, Terrorism
NEW YORK, NY -- A major international arms dealer -- Viktor Bout, a/k/a Boris, a/k/a Victor Anatoliyevich Bout, a/k/a Victor But, a/k/a Viktor Budd, a/k/a Viktor Butt, a/k/a Viktor Bulakin, a/k/a Vadim Markovich Aminov -- was indicted for, among other things, conspiring to sell millions of dollars worth of weapons to the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (the FARC). FARC is designated by the US State Department as a foreign terrorist organization based in Colombia.
May 13, 2008 - 10:31:34 AM
National
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Johnny Sutton
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Don Swarthout, President of Christians Reviving America's Values (CRAVE) has filed an ethics complaint with the Texas Bar Association against Prosecutor Johnny Sutton. In this complaint Swarthout charges Sutton's office willfully misled the jury in order to convict Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean for simply doing their jobs.
May 12, 2008 - 11:17:13 AM
Local
May 8, 2008 Agenda, Millinocket Town Council Meeting
MILLINOCKET -- A tentative agenda for the May 8, 2008 meeting of the Millinocket Town Council has been set, as follows.
May 5, 2008 - 2:17:30 PM
State
Free Course Teaches Basics of Buying a Home
BANGOR -- MaineStream Finance is offering a free 12-hour certified training course that helps potential home buyers make prudent home purchasing decisions. Classes will be held May 12, 13, 14 and 15, 5:30 to 8:30 pm, at Penquis, 262 Harlow Street, Bangor. Participants must attend all classes.
Apr 22, 2008 - 12:03:11 PM
State
Sign-Up For Dairy Disaster Assistance Program Ends May 5th
BANGOR -- Laura Rand, Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Penobscot and Hancock counties today reminded eligible dairy producers who suffered production losses in 2005, 2006 or 2007 that they have until May 5, 2008 to apply to receive benefits under the Dairy Disaster Assistance Program III (DDAP-III) by visiting their local USDA Service Centers or FSA County Office.
Apr 12, 2008 - 10:46:15 PM
State
MCLU Seeks Public Records on REAL ID Waiver
PORTLAND -- Yesterday, the Maine Civil Liberties Union Foundation filed a public records request with the Office of Governor John E. Baldacci for records relating to the debate over REAL ID. After more than a week of back and forth between the Governor's Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the two parties announced yesterday that Maine was granted a waiver in exchange for promises by the Governor to propose changes to Maine driver license law. Just last year, Governor Baldacci signed into law a statute prohibiting Maine's participation Real ID.
Apr 4, 2008 - 10:27:21 AM
State
DHS/Baldacci Deal Threatens Mainers’ Privacy
Yesterday, the US Department of Homeland Security issued a waiver of its REAL ID implementation deadline to Maine, despite the fact that REAL ID implementation is still against the law in Maine. The waiver was granted in response to promises by Governor John Baldacci to propose legislation tightening the standards for Maine driver licenses and adopting new surveillance practices for applicants.
Apr 3, 2008 - 10:55:36 AM
National
Former WCW Wrestling Champ Faces Life in Prison for Sex Trafficking
ATLANTA, GA -- Former professional wrestler Harrison Norris Jr., 42, a/k/a "Hardbody Harrison," was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison for committing multiple violations of federal sex trafficking and forced labor statutes in connection with a scheme to force women into prostitution. Norris was a champion with the World Championship Wrestling company, which was eventually bought by -- and folded into -- World Wrestling Entertaining (WWE) owned by Vince McMahon.
Apr 3, 2008 - 10:51:45 AM
State
MCLU Blasts DHS Blackmail of Maine: DHS Singles Out Maine with Special Demands It Makes of No Other State
PORTLAND -- Today the Department of Homeland Security issued a list of demands to the state of Maine that exceed those placed on any other state in the country. DHS granted waivers to every state in the country including Montana and South Carolina, which did not request waivers, as well as all sixteen other states who have passed resolutions or legislation in opposition to REAL ID.
Apr 1, 2008 - 11:47:30 AM
State
Fourth Annual Discovery Day Scheduled for April 14th
BANGOR -- Greater Bangor area agencies join together to offer free conference for pregnant or parenting moms 21 Years and under.
Mar 26, 2008 - 9:12:35 AM
Local
Millinocket Town Council Meeting, March 27, 2008
MILLINOCKET -- A tentative agenda for the March 27, 2008 meeting of the Millinocket Town Council has been released.
Mar 25, 2008 - 8:46:58 AM
State
Frary Makes Ballot, Challenges Michaud
FARMINGTON -- John Frary, Farmington Selectman, retired college Professor and an Editor of the Encyclopedia of Military History announced today that he has submitted more than 1100 signatures and will be the Republican candidate for the United States Congress in the 2nd District against incumbent Congressman Mike Michaud (D).
Mar 21, 2008 - 10:14:36 AM
National
Businessman Supplies India with US Missile and Fighter Jet Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The owner of an international electronics business has pled guilty to one-count arising from a conspiracy to illegally export controlled microprocessors and electronic components to government entities in India that participate in the development of ballistic missiles, space launch vehicles, and fighter jets.
Mar 19, 2008 - 9:31:58 AM
Local
Business Opportunities for Local Artists and Craftspeople
MILLINOCKET -- Artists, craftspeople and supporters of the arts are invited to attend a free presentation by Lynn Thompson of the Maine Crafts Association on Saturday, March 22 at 1:00 pm, at the North Light Gallery, 256 Penobscot Avenue in Millinocket.
Mar 14, 2008 - 9:19:46 AM
State
Budget Gimmick Shifts State Education Costs to Property Tax Payers
PORTLAND -- March 13, 2008 - According to a new report from The Maine Heritage Policy Center, state budget writers have shifted more than $120 million in state Department of Education spending onto the backs of the state's property tax payers since the passage of LD 1 in 2005.
Mar 13, 2008 - 10:29:17 PM
Local
Tentative Agenda, Millinocket Town Meeting, March 13, 2008
MILLINOCKET -- A tentative agenda for the March 13, 2008 meeting of the Millinocket town council has been released.
Mar 10, 2008 - 11:11:18 PM
National
Chinese Scientist Indicted for Corporate Espionage in Texas
HOUSTON, TX -- A chemist employed by a corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas, involved in researching, developing and supplying fire-proof coating and intumescent products has been indicted and charged with theft of trade secrets and computer fraud, according to United States Attorney Don DeGabrielle and FBI Special Agent in Charge Andrew R. Bland.
Feb 26, 2008 - 9:54:52 AM
State
Think Tank CEO Proposes Maine Medicaid Budget Saving Options
PORTLAND -- Reasonable income eligibility requirements prevent torn safety net.
Feb 26, 2008 - 8:53:37 AM
Local
Tentative Agenda, Millinocket Town Meeting, February 28, 2008
MILLINOCKET -- A tentative agenda for the February 28, 2008 meeting of the Millinocket Town Council has been released.
Feb 24, 2008 - 8:54:05 PM
National
Congressman and Associates Nailed for Extortion and Money Laundering
TUCSON, AZ -- Congressman Richard G. Renzi, from Arizona's first congressional district, and his associates James W. Sandlin, 56, of Sherman , Texas and Andrew Beardall, 36, of Rockville, Md., Renzi's business associate were indicted by federal authorities on Friday, according to a Justice Department report obtained by the National Association of Chiefs of Police.
Feb 23, 2008 - 10:03:55 PM
State
Ogunquit Independent Enters Senate Race
OGUNQUIT -- A retired York County psychologist who has been an outspoken advocate for accountability in government and the preservation of the U.S. Constitution has announced his candidacy for United States Senate. Herbert J. Hoffman of Ogunquit said he is running as an independent to be "a voice that is independent of political party."
Feb 20, 2008 - 12:08:50 PM
National
Court Won't Review ACLU Challenge to Surveillance Program
PORTLAND -- Maine civil liberties advocates are denouncing today's refusal by the U.S. Supreme Court's to review the Bush administration's warrantless surveillance program.
Feb 20, 2008 - 10:00:49 AM
Local
February 14, 2008 Millinocket Town Meeting, Agenda Change
MILLINOCKET -- The tentative agenda for the Millinocket town council meeting of February 14, 2008 has been amended, as follows.
Feb 14, 2008 - 9:41:16 AM
State
Think Tank CEO: Mila Kofman Would Take Maine Backwards
PORTLAND -- Tarren Bragdon opposes Governor's Superintendent of Insurance nominee.
Feb 13, 2008 - 5:19:23 AM
State
Think Tank Unveils Legislative Tracking Website
PORTLAND -- The Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) has launched a new website that allows users to easily track legislation and monitor legislative activities at the State House.
Feb 11, 2008 - 9:20:41 PM
National
Report Says Feds Not Fully Protecting Government Facilities from Terror Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In 2003, the Federal Protective Service was transferred from the General Services Administration to the Department of Homeland Security and is currently tasked with providing physical security and law enforcement services to about 8,800 facilities owned or leased by GSA.
Feb 11, 2008 - 9:06:54 PM
Local
Tentative Agenda: February 14, 2008 Millinocket Town Meeting
MILLINOCKET -- A tentative agenda for the February 14, 2008 meeting of the Millinocket town council.
Feb 11, 2008 - 8:58:11 PM
State
Grange Opposes Governor's Department of Agriculture Merger Plan
AUGUSTA -- The Executive Committee of the Maine State Grange recently convened and adopted policy to oppose Governor John Baldacci's plan to merge the Departments of Agriculture, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Conservation and Marine Resources.
Feb 9, 2008 - 10:10:28 PM
National
Dozens of Gambino, Genovese and Bonanno Crime Family Members Indicted
BROOKLYN, NY -- In a dramatic blow to traditional organized crime families operating in the New York City metropolitan area, an 80 indictment charging 62 defendants associated with the Gambino, Genovese, and Bonanno organized crime families of La Cosa Nostra, the construction industry, or its supporting unions -- including each member of the Gambino family administration currently at liberty -- was unsealed Thursday in federal court in Brooklyn, New York.
Feb 8, 2008 - 9:35:04 AM
National
Congressman Duncan Hunter Demands Feds Install Border Fence
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representative Duncan Hunter, R-Calif, author of the fencing provisions of the Secure Fence Act of 2006, has introduced new legislation in the House of Representatives to require the construction of double-layered fencing along the U.S. border with Mexico within six months, according to a memo sent to the National Association of Chiefs of Police.
Feb 7, 2008 - 12:03:44 PM
National
Ron Paul National Delegate Count Now 42 or More
ARLINGTON, VA -- With the results of many of the "Super Tuesday" primaries and caucuses now finalized, the Ron Paul campaign is now projecting that it has at least 42 delegates to the national convention secured.
Feb 7, 2008 - 11:56:49 AM
National
14 Members of the Bloods Charged in Large Scale RICO Case
FLORIDA -- Fourteen members of a South Florida-based Bloods gang with direct ties to the national Bloods criminal organization have been charged federally in connection with their illegal gang activities, according to US Justice Department officials and the FBI's report to the National Association of Chiefs of Police.
Feb 6, 2008 - 10:54:45 AM
State
Ron Paul Beats McCain in Maine Caucus, Primed to Win Over 1/3 of State Delegates
ARLINGTON, VA -- In the race for delegates, Ron Paul appears to closely trail Romney for first place.
Feb 4, 2008 - 10:45:15 PM
Local
Congressman's Office Corrects Misinformation Regarding Earmarks
MILLINOCKET -- Many residents of the Katahdin Region have been confused by a recent
news article which intimated that the all-but-defunct Katahdin Cultural
Center was in line to benefit from $250,000 in federal funds secured by
Rep. Mike Michaud.
Jan 29, 2008 - 7:59:31 PM
Local
Officials Tour Historical Society Facility
MILLINOCKET -- On Saturday, January 19th, Millinocket Historical Society hosted Congressman Michaud and Rep. Herbie Clark at their facilities.
Jan 27, 2008 - 7:43:08 AM
Community
Preserving Our History: The Millinocket Historical Society
MILLINOCKET -- Millinocket is rich in American history, but unfortunately, this history may erode in the progress and passage of time.
Jan 24, 2008 - 1:59:43 PM
National
Homeland Security Department Releases Response Framework
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Tuesday, January 22, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released their newly formulated National Response Framework (NRF), the successor to the National Response Plan.
Jan 24, 2008 - 1:17:35 PM
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