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Thursday Calls & Topics

Matt Gagnon discussed the declining support for the “big, beautiful Bill” in the US Senate, particularly due to opposition from Elon Musk and conservative senators like Mike Crapo and Rand Paul. Crapo warned of two likely no votes, potentially derailing the legislation. Paul opposes the bill due to its $4 trillion debt ceiling increase, while Ron Johnson advocates for a smaller bill focusing on Trump tax cuts and spending cuts. Gagnon criticized the bill’s economic impact, highlighting the CBO’s flawed revenue projections and the growing federal deficit, which he argued was exacerbated by Trump’s policies.

Local Headlines

20 minutes ago in Local

New Hampshire Man Charged for Reportedly Leaving Crash that Injured Highway Worker

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Police say the driver continued without stopping.

3 hours ago in Local

Citgo will reduce emissions, fund research into harmful effects from South Portland petroleum tanks

Citgo says its reducing emissions at its petroleum tanks in South Portland over concerns about potential health issues linked to the tanks.

3 hours ago in Local

Rumford police investigate apparent gunfire damage to clock tower

Police in Rumford are investigating gunfire damage to a clock tower.

National Headlines

6 days ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

6 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

1 week ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

1 week ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.