ISTANBUL (AP) — Saudi Arabia must identify those who ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and turn over the suspects for trial, the Turkish president said Tuesday in remarks that carefully ratcheted up pressure on a country that is a source of investment for Turkey, but also a rival for influence in the Middle […]
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Maine wins concessions from Mass., N.H. in bait protections
The American Lobster Board took a first step toward adopting regional bait safety rules, voting Monday to develop a resolution to prohibit the use of exotic baits that could introduce disease, parasites or invasive species to East Coast waters. The board unanimously agreed on the need to shield native species, including the $1.4 billion Maine […]
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Crowdfunding of Collins opponent in 2020 likely faces legal challenge
The campaign started modestly Aug. 16: Raise $50,000 from 1,000 donors to send a message to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine. By Aug. 21, the goalpost had moved to $200,000 — then to $500,000 … $1 million … $1.5 million … $2 million and rising. By the time Collins had cast her decisive vote […]
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Handy shouldn't get a single vote
I was astonished when I read the legislative profile of my elected representative from House District 58. Rep. James Handy claims in his profile that he supports voter ID. Huh? Handy voted to kill all of the following: • LD121 “To Require Photographic Identification to Vote”; • LD155 “To Protect Voting Integrity by Establishing a […]
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Great slate of candidates
The public has an important opportunity — and civic duty — coming up with the next election. Many issues are important — health care, opportunity and good education for all — but after the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s 700-page report from scientists in 91 nations, it became obvious to me that the environment has […]
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Opus One Big Band to play at UMF
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington will present Maine-based Opus One Big Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the North Dining Hall in the Olsen Student Center, 111 South St., at the University of Maine at Farmington. Dancing will be an option and instruction will be available at 6:30 p.m. by Susan Atwood and Tom Whalen. Seating […]
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Time for change in leadership
Maine native Stephanie LeBlanc’s campaign for House of Representatives provides people with a highly qualified, dynamic candidate running to replace Fran Head. Sadly, Head has declined to participate in community efforts to host a public forum in Bethel to meet the candidates. Why deny voters the opportunity to ask questions and compare candidates? As director […]
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Does group B strep status carry over between pregnancies?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter tested positive for group B streptococcus while pregnant with her first child, who had no medical problems after delivery. She’s almost 36 weeks along with her second and just tested negative for GBS. I’ve read that a carrier can test positive some times and negative others, but if she’s been […]
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Teen and stepdad square off over video game purchase
DEAR ABBY: I have two sons, 14 and 10. I just got married a year ago. My husband, “Kurt,” has taken on the father role and does pretty well, although I think he sometimes goes a little overboard. He and my oldest son, “Elijah,” worked on a roof together, and because my son made $200 […]
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'Tis the season for craft fairs and classes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Phillips Church in Auburn will be holding their “Christmas by the Lake Fair” on Saturday, Nov. 17. There are two areas in need of items to sell. We are asking Sun Spots readers to help us. The Jewelry and Accessories Booth is in need of good jewelry of any kind, as […]