HOUSTON — A judge has ordered the U.S. government not to enforce a ban on asylum for people who cross the southern border illegally, another court setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to impose new immigration restrictions without congressional approval. U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar agreed Monday with legal groups that immediately sued after President […]
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George H.W. Bush is eager to get well, go to Kennebunkport
HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with an infection, just after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara, a spokesman said. Jim McGrath said Monday on Twitter that the 93-year-old Bush is “responding to treatments and appears to be recovering.” He was admitted Sunday morning to Houston Methodist […]
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Barbara Bush praised as 'first lady of the greatest generation'
HOUSTON (AP) — Barbara Bush was the “first lady of the greatest generation.” Historian Jon Meacham bestowed the title on Barbara Bush while speaking to former presidents, ambassadors and hundreds of other mourners inside the nation’s largest Episcopal church during her funeral Saturday. He recalled the former first lady’s quick wit and her devotion to […]
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Barbara Bush’s health is failing, and she won’t seek more care
Former first lady Barbara Bush, who celebrated her 92nd birthday last June at the family’s seaside home in Kennebunkport, is in “failing health” and won’t seek more medical treatment, the Bush family spokesman said Sunday. “Following a recent series of hospitalizations, and after consulting her family and doctors, Mrs. Bush … has decided not to […]
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Fairchild’s journey through Monmouth, USM and pro baseball opened doors
Tip Fairchild still has days, usually in April and October, when he feels as if he could take the ball and get a couple of guys out. Though 34 years old and more than eight years removed from playing professional baseball, an uneasy feeling still revisits Fairchild occasionally, almost like a former college student who […]
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Astros eliminate Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros poured back onto the field after advancing to their first AL Championship Series, posing for pictures with the Green Monster as a backdrop before a few players bellyflopped in the puddles in the infield dirt. They were already soaked with celebratory beer and sparkling wine. “Both teams were throwing […]
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Funeral notices for Sunday, Sept. 17
BECKLER — Helen S., 90, of North Jay, formerly of Livermore, died Friday, Sept. 15, in Farmington. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Intervale Cemetery, 172 Maple Lane, Livermore. Arrangements by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. CHILDS — Joseph W., of Buckfield died on […]
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White House preparing $5.9B request for Harvey recovery aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has prepared a request to Congress for an initial $5.9 billion package in Harvey recovery aid, a first down payment to make sure recovery efforts over the next few weeks are adequately funded. The Trump proposal, which is being finalized pending White House consultations with key Republicans, promises to […]
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Hurricane Harvey brings Houston together
It seems like it always takes a disaster. Twenty-five years ago this month, that disaster was Andrew, a hurricane that devastated a large swath of South Florida, including the house in whose master bedroom closet I sheltered through the night with my wife and five kids. The storm took our roof and our possessions. It […]
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Donald Trump arrives in Texas to get briefed on Harvey recovery
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Eager to show he’s attentive and on the job, President Donald Trump touched down in storm-ravaged Texas on Tuesday, taking pains not to interfere with Harvey recovery efforts. “This was of epic proportion,” the president declared as he met with local officials. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told […]