In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the court reversed an appeals court ruling that found outdoor sleeping bans amount to cruel and unusual punishment.
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Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, delivers victory to business interests
The 1984 decision colloquially known as Chevron made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment, public health, workplace safety and consumer protections.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Democrats panic over Biden’s debate performance, doubt his future
The consternation over his halting performance encompassed both the halls of Congress and the living rooms of Democratic stalwarts.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him – for now
Biden ‘just didn’t have the spark that we needed tonight,’ Rosemarie DeAngelus, a Democrat from South Portland, said from her watch party at Broadway Bowl.
Posted inMaine, News
In Kittery, a glimpse at the region’s forgotten slave history
For the first time, the town’s Independence Day ceremony will celebrate the work of Prince Whipple, who was enslaved by the only Mainer to sign the Declaration of Independence. Prince is believed to have authored a petition asking New Hampshire to free enslaved people in the state.
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Debate takeaways: Trump confident, even when wrong, Biden halting, even with facts on his side
President Biden and former President Donald Trump held an unusually early debate on Thursday night in Atlanta, speaking to an electorate that has expressed strong dissatisfaction with their choice of candidates.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston’s Kennedy Park pool set to open Monday after brief delay
The public pool is to be open Monday through Saturday, between July 1 and Aug. 17.
Posted inMaine, News
Body of New Hampshire man recovered from Bar Harbor cove
Authorities were alerted about 20-year-old Gregory Taylor after an eyewitness reported seeing a swimmer in distress.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Amtrak to install automatic braking system on Downeaster
Amtrak and CSX will be installing a ‘positive train control’ system on the Downeaster tracks, intended to automatically control train speeds and movements.
Posted inNation / World, News
Former Uvalde police chief indicted over response to Robb Elementary shooting
The indictment makes the former Uvalde schools police chief the first officer to face criminal charges in one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.