LEWISTON — One day after his campaign said congressional hopeful Jared Golden would steer clear of a final campaign debate, the Lewiston Democrat said Friday that he’ll take part after all in Maine Public’s Oct. 28 2nd District debate even if the Republican incumbent opts to sit it out. “It’s not too late” for two-term […]
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Lewiston grad joins Bowdoin's dedication of Roux Center for the Environment
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College dedicated the newest addition to its campus Thursday — the Roux Center for the Environment. David Roux, a graduate of Lewiston High School, and his wife, Barbara, donated $10 million for the $16.5 million project. According to Matthew Klingle associate professor of history and environmental studies and director of the Environmental […]
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Kanye West, in 'MAGA' hat, delivers surreal Oval Office show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Live from the Oval Office, it’s Kanye West with a jaw-dropping performance. The rapper didn’t rap. But, seated across from President Donald Trump at the Resolute Desk, the musician delivered a rambling, multipart monologue Thursday that touched on social issues, hydrogen planes, mental health, endorsement deals, politics and oh so much more. […]
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Fire association to hold bean supper Saturday
SABATTUS — The Sabattus Fire Association will host a bean supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the American Legion Post 135.
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Maine takes steps to keep deadly deer disease out of state
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine wildlife regulators on Thursday enacted emergency rules to protect Maine’s moose and deer herds from a dangerous disease that has been discovered in neighboring Canada. Chronic wasting disease is an always fatal neurological disease and it has been found in Quebec, which has a long border with Maine. The disease could […]
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Portland's iconic Time & Temp building sells for $9.3M
Downtown Portland’s iconic-but-troubled Time & Temperature Building has been sold at auction for $9.3 million. Bidding, which began Tuesday, had reached $5.25 million as of Wednesday night. The auction was scheduled to run until 1:30 p.m. Thursday, when the leading bidder would submit finances for approval to finalize the sale. However, the countdown clock for the auction […]
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'Poverty in Maine' subject of UMF talk by former USDA official
FARMINGTON — Kevin Concannon, former undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Affairs, will present a public lecture titled “Poverty in Maine: Missed Federal Opportunities to Address the Problem” at the University of Maine at Farmington. The free, public talk will take place at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, on […]
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Cancer: Explore, try something unique
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Hutcherson, 26; Tyler Blackburn, 32; Bode Miller, 41; Hugh Jackman, 50. Happy Birthday: Don’t give in to moodiness or demands. Focus on the best way to make your life better. Consider your current residence and whether it’s in your best interest to hang on to what you’ve got or […]
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Iraq's new government confronts Iran and corruption
After four months of vote recounts and bitter negotiations following May’s indecisive election, in September Iraq’s strife-ridden Council of Representatives voted to form the nucleus of a stable government when its parliamentarians agreed to select Barham Salih as president. In early October, Salih chose Adel Abdul-Mahdi to be prime minister and charged him with forming […]
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Tattoo with ex-wife's name an annoyance to girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend is divorced. His ex’s name is tattooed on his arm. Although I don’t like it, I realize that it was long ago and before I came into the picture. As we have grown closer over the last two years, I’m often tempted to ask him to have it removed or covered […]