WASHINGTON — When French President Emmanuel Macron denounced populist nationalism this week and called on world leaders to support institutions such as the United Nations that defend “the common good of the world,” liberal elites cheered. The speech was seen as a rebuke of President Trump, whose opposition to “globalism” and embrace of “nationalism” are […]
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Live music at Mixers all this weekend
SABATTUS — Shiny Objects will play at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge, 136 Sabattus Road. The band plays rock, classic rock, pop, dance and groovy rock from the 1970s to today. Musicians are Derek Ayer, lead guitar, lead vocals, bass guitar, backing vocals; Judy Jolicoeur, lead vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals; […]
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Leo: Ask questions and take notes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimberly J. Brown, 34; Maggie Gyllenhaal, 41; Martha Plimpton, 48; Marg Helgenberger, 60. Happy Birthday: Build a strong base. How you handle the people you live with will make a difference to how well you do this year. If you are helpful and show interest in what others do, you […]
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High triglycerides and pancreatitis are the earmarks of FCS
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently I was diagnosed with FCS (familial chylomicronemia syndrome) by my primary physician. I have extremely high triglycerides and Type 2 diabetes. I have brought my A1C from 10 percent to 6 percent, as well as lost 40 pounds and completely changed my way of eating. I also walk. Despite this, I […]
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Men's group chat draws fire for sharing explicit photos
DEAR ABBY: I must take issue with your response to “Tired of Behinds” (Sept. 5), who was upset that her fiance is part of a men’s group chat that includes the sending and receiving of pornographic female images. While “boys will be boys” has been the reigning excuse for male misbehavior for years — nay, […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 16
100 years ago: 1918 All members of Knights of Pythias who are interested in the convention to be held at Augusta next Monday evening are requested to meet at the Eureka Hall Friday evening. Those who are interested in the convention and are unable to make this meeting are asked to telephone Grand Chancellor Walker […]
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Women's basketball: UMaine fights but falls short against Duke
University of Maine’s Tanesha Sutton, left, battles for the rebound with Duke University’s Onome Akinbode-James (24) as Duke’s Haley Gorecki (2) looks for the scraps at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Thursday. (Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel) BANGOR — Before Thursday’s game, the University of Maine women’s basketball team honored Stacey Porrini Clingan. A […]
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Firefighters put out Mexico garage fire
MEXICO — Crews from several towns battled a garage fire late Thursday night on Back Kingdom Road. Mexico firefighters were joined by crews from Rumford, Dixfield and Peru after the blaze was reported at about 10 p.m. The garage was said to be fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. It was believed the fire […]
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Despite stacked lineup, Red Claws fall to undermanned Raptors 905
Red Claws’ Andrew White goes for a layup against the Raptors on Thursday at the Portland Expo. (Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — This one hurt. What seemed like a mismatch for the Maine Red Claws dissolved into a frustrating 108-104 G League loss to Raptors 905 before a crowd of 1,271 Thursday night at […]
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Junior hockey: Thunder spread the wealth in showcase opener
The Twin City Thunder opened up the Islanders Hockey Club Showcase in North Andover, Massachusetts, with a pair of wins, starting with a 6-4 victory over the Dells Ducks on Thursday morning. Six different goal scorers found the back of the net for the Thunder, Derric Trudeau leading the way with a goal and an […]