Blind and deaf dog makes connections as a school therapy dog WRITTEN BY JODI HERSEY A blind, deaf, and stray dog from Texas is finding he lacks nothing when it comes to being a therapy dog. Enzo, a Neopolitan Mastiff, was adopted by Dawn Scovel of Etna several years ago. Scovel said she just knew […]
Missouri lawmaker reprimanded for sexually vulgar text sent during redistricting protest
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Thursday formally reprimanded a House member who sent a sexually vulgar text message to a colleague while protesting a congressional redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump.…
Trump administration to expand ban on foreign aid for abortion providers to add groups promoting DEI
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is expanding its ban on U.S. foreign aid for groups supporting abortion services to include assistance going to international and domestic organizations and agencies that promote gender identity…
MDF awarded $500,000 from the Northern Border Regional Commission to launch Thriving Community Model Pilot Program
The funds will make subgrants possible for projects in distressed, rural biomass communities  to spark economic diversification and growth AUGUSTA — Maine Development Foundation is pleased to announce an award of $500,000 from the…
Federal officers detain a 5-year-old boy who school official says was used as ‘bait’
Federal agents took Liam Conejo Ramos from a running car while it was in the family's driveway on Tuesday afternoon, Columbia Heights Public Schools Superintendent Zena Stenvik said during a news conference Wednesday.