President Donald Trump speaks at a meeting at the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (Bloomberg photo by Erica Canepa) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has agreed to shut down his embattled personal charity amid allegations that he used it for his personal and political benefit and give away […]
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Bruce Poliquin asks appeals court to block state from declaring Jared Golden the winner
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, speaks at a news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Augusta. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) BOSTON — Hoping to block the state from certifying Democrat Jared Golden as the winner of last month’s 2nd District congressional election, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin asked an appeals court Tuesday for an injunction that […]
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Rock and Roll Playhouse bringing family concerts to Portland
PORTLAND — Port City Music Hall will feature The Rock and Roll Playhouse’s concerts for families. All events are on Sundays, with doors opening at 11 a.m. and shows starting at 11:30. • The music of Grateful Dead for kids, Jan. 13; • The music of Phish for kids, Feb. 10; • The music of The […]
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Marine Corps League monthly meeting LEWISTON — Marine Corps League Central Maine Detachment 810 will host its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. All Marines, FMF Corpsman and Navy chaplains are invited. Anyone interested in Marines Helping Veterans is also invited to attend. The league is always open […]
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If there's no collusion, there's always Stormy Daniels
The most legally fraught part of the Russia probe now revolves around payments to an American porn star. As of yet, instead of a dastardly scheme to participate with the Russians in the hacking of Democratic emails to subvert the election, prosecutors have uncovered a dastardly scheme to try to keep from the voters — […]
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SMMS lists first trimester honor roll
JAY — Spruce Mountain Middle School has announced the honor roll students for the first trimester. High honors Grade six: Trinity Blanco, Mallory Clark, Skylar Condon, Isabell Dolloff, Hannah Dube, Ethan Egdall, Jenna Farmer, Lily Fortier, Connor Foss, Alyssa Greeley, Alex Grimaldi, Sarah Hawkins, Hannah Jewett, Tateum Leclerc, Mary Lovewell, Adria McHugh, Kenzi Richards, Cariana […]
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Warm up, volunteer this winter
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Farmington Warming Center will resume on Tuesdays and Thursdays in January and February, and Tuesdays in March for its 2019 season. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come for coffee, snacks and conversation, to make a puzzle, or play a game. At noon, everyone is welcome to stay for […]
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A moving panorama casts a glow in Rockland
ROCKLAND — It gets late early this time of year in Rockland. Dusk begins settling in mid-afternoon, and by the time people head home from work at the end of the day, the sky drains to dark. But this year, Main Street is aglow, thanks to the installation in the front windows of the Farnsworth […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 18
100 years ago: 1918 Businessmen of Lewiston and Auburn are working separately, but with the same objective are going to be heard in Portland today. And they will speak in no uncertain tones. The occasion will be the annual meeting of the Maine Automobile Association, and the object of the local delegation will be to […]
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Chicken soup as good as a pill when it comes to collagen
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please address the benefits and safety of taking an oral collagen supplement. I am confused, as there are so many collagen products on the market professing miraculous results with regard to diminishing or preventing wrinkles, strengthening the nails and hair, and helping with joint pain. I have been taking a […]