WASHINGTON (AP) — Taking to Twitter early Wednesday, President Donald Trump defended anew his much-criticized performance at the Helsinki summit, promising “big results” from better relations with Russia and hitting back at “haters.” Trump made no mention of his having walked back comments that called into question U.S. intelligence findings of Russian meddling in the […]
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Court taking up LePage administration's Medicaid policy today
AUGUSTA — Maine’s highest court will hear arguments Wednesday over the LePage administration’s refusal to begin offering Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands of additional adults. Meanwhile, lawmakers and a representative for Maine’s hospitals say they have yet to see a formal plan from Gov. Paul LePage’s office detailing a proposal he made last month […]
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'Yes' on windmill ordinance
The issue of alternate energy sources is a challenge in today’s society and economy. Issues to consider include the history of pollution caused by decades of fossil fuel consumption, impact of secondary issues on the environment such as erosion of soil and waterways, impact of the collective forms of energy on communities, effects on Maine […]
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Grandma at a loss
DEAR ABBY: I have guardianship of my 12-year-old grandson. He has recently fallen head over heels for a girl in his class and wants to date her. I am out of touch with the younger generation, and I’m not sure how to answer his questions, like, “Does the boy or girl initiate the kiss?” I […]
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Send the governor to jail
In an interview recently, Gov. Paul LePage suggested that he would go to jail before he would agree to an expansion of Medicaid that could result in 70,000 additional Mainers getting affordable health care. LePage has vetoed legislation to expand Medicaid seven times. In last November’s referendum, 59 percent of Maine citizens voted for the […]
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Sagittarius: Insight will help you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chace Crawford, 33; Kristen Bell, 38; Vin Diesel, 51; Wendy Williams, 54. Happy Birthday: Look at the possibilities; structure how you proceed based on what you want to achieve. A dream can turn into a reality if you are willing to accept the changes necessary to reach your goal. Trade-offs […]
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MSMT brings back disco with production of 'Saturday Night Fever'
BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre is bringing bell bottoms back for its third show of the season, “Saturday Night Fever.” This platform-tapping flashback runs from July 18–Aug. 4. Based on the 1977 blockbuster film, “Saturday Night Fever” whisks the audience back to the 1970s, where open shirts, bell bottoms and disco were all the […]
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Music festival continues at Deertrees Theatre
HARRISON — The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival continues its 46th season at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at the Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. All three works for the program are part of the chamber music repertoire, lyrical pieces written in diverse times and places. The program opens with the Flute Trio by renowned American composer […]
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A three-year, $1.5 million census to count cats in the nation's capital city
WASHINGTON — You might know a Tiger, a Tigger or a Mr. Whiskers. But how many cats are really living in the streets and sleeping on the couches of the District of Columbia? By spending $1.5 million over three years, a consortium of scientists and animal welfare organizations thinks it can find out with an […]
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Maine Highland Fiddlers to play in Poland
POLAND — The Poland Spring Preservation Society will be hosting the Maine Highland Fiddlers at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 23. Like all concerts in the Sunset Concert series, it takes place outside at the gazebo in Poland Spring Resort. In case of rain, concerts will be held in the All Soul’s Chapel. All concerts are […]