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Donald Trump may redefine poverty, cutting Americans from welfare rolls

by Justin Sink Bloomberg May 6, 2019May 6, 2019

The possible move would involve changing how inflation is calculated in the “official poverty measure,” the White House Office of Management and Budget said in a regulatory filing Monday.

Nation / World, News

Experts hunt for reason why 41 died in Moscow plane fire

by JIM HEINTZ Associated Press May 6, 2019May 6, 2019

The plane that burst into flames while making an emergency landing at a Moscow airport, killing 41 of the 78 people on board, was without radio communications because of a lightning strike, Russian news media on Monday quoted the pilot as saying

Perspective

Donald Trump’s threat to release migrants in sanctuary cities won’t work

by Petula Dvorak The Washington Post May 5, 2019May 2, 2019

In suburban Maryland and other communities across the country, people value diversity and are ready to help border crossers seeking asylum.

Maine, News, River Valley

State police: 4-month-old girl’s death in Rumford not suspicious

by Sun Journal Staff Report May 3, 2019May 3, 2019

RUMFORD — Maine State Police are investigating the death of a 4-month-old girl Thursday but do not consider it suspicious, according to Maine Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland. State police, Med-Care and the Rumford Fire Department responded to a Rumford Avenue home at 6:56 p.m. Thursday for a report of an unresponsive 4-month-old girl. “When […]

Maine, News

Attic catches fire as roofers work on Bath house

by Carl Natale May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

BATH — Firefighters from multiple towns were called to an attic fire at 15 Dummer St. just after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bath Deputy Fire Chief Chris Cummings said a construction crew had been working on the house and were still at the home when firefighters arrived. Initially he believed the fire was accidental as a […]

Maine, News

Police nab Dresden couple after 80 mph chase and Walmart theft

by Darcie Moore The Times Record May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

BRUNSWICK — Two people who allegedly made away with a cart full of Walmart merchandise were arrested after police say they led a sheriff’s deputy on a chase reaching speeds of 80 miles per hour. Brunswick Police Cmdr. Mark Waltz said police got a call from Walmart’s loss prevention staff at 6 p.m. Tuesday alleging […]