If recent polls are on target, ranked-choice voting will likely decide the outcome of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race. Several polls in the past two months have found that U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a two-term Republican, likely holds a small lead over his Democratic challenger, Jared Golden of Lewiston. In each case, Poliquin has less […]
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UMaine quarterback Ferguson questionable for Yale game
Maine’s Chris Ferguson fights for a first down against New Hampshire during the Black Bears’ season-opening win last month. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) University of Maine quarterback Chris Ferguson remains questionable for Saturday’s game at Yale with a right shoulder injury, meaning redshirt freshman Isaiah Robinson could get his first career start. Black Bears […]
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Payroll Management moves HQ to Auburn Mall
AUBURN — Payroll Management Inc., an Auburn-based company specializing in outsourcing payroll solutions, is moving its corporate headquarters to the Auburn Mall, furthering efforts to revitalize the shopping center. The space takes the place of five vacant storefronts between BAM Books and TD Bank, and is 2 1/2 times the square footage of the company’s […]
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Dunkin' to get rid of 'Donuts' but not the doughnuts
Dunkin’ is dropping the donuts – from its name, anyway. Doughnuts are still on the menu, but the company is renaming itself “Dunkin”‘ to reflect its increasing emphasis on coffee and other drinks. The change will officially take place in January, when the new name will start appearing on napkins, boxes and signs at its […]
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Jazz guitar Wednesday at the Oasis
LEWISTON — Local jazz guitar legend John Smedley will be joined by bassist Tim Clough for a free noontime concert from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. Smedley, who teaches physics at Bates College, has studied and honed his craft for a few decades, and plays jazz standards and his […]
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Bill Cosby sentenced 3 to 10 years for sexual assault
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — His Hollywood career and good-guy image in ruins, Bill Cosby was led off to prison in handcuffs Tuesday at age 81, sentenced to three to 10 years behind bars for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his gated estate. The punishment made him the first celebrity of the #MeToo era […]
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Portland police search for suspect in Congress Square stabbing
A Portland woman is recovering after being stabbed Sunday night, Police said. Officers were called to Congress Square Park shortly before 10 p.m., and found the wounded woman in the immediate area. She had wounds consistent with being stabbed and was treated at Maine Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries and released. Police have not […]
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Colby College makes SAT, ACT optional for applicants
WATERVILLE — Officials at Colby College announced Monday that applicants will no longer be required to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the admissions process beginning with the Class of 2023. The change is designed to increase access for disadvantaged students, lessen anxiety over the college admissions process and place more of an […]
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In TV interview, Kavanaugh denies sexually assaulting anyone
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brett Kavanaugh says he won’t let “false accusations drive me out of this process” as he, President Donald Trump and top Republicans mount an aggressive drive to rally the public and GOP senators behind his shaky Supreme Court nomination. Trump and Republican leaders accused Democrats on Monday of a smear campaign by […]
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Democrat challenging King already looking ahead to Collins in 2020
Zak Ringelstein says the deciding factor will be how Sen. Susan Collins votes on Brett Kavanaugh. U.S. Senate candidate Zak Ringelstein says if he’s unsuccessful in his long-shot bid to unseat Sen. Angus King this November, he’ll likely challenge Susan Collins in 2020. In an interview Monday, Ringelstein said Collins’ vote on Supreme Court nominee […]