Economic pressures led to a surge of requests for help this year. The Toy Fund placed additional orders and did some last-minute shopping to make sure no child was passed over.
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Posted inNation / World, Politics
Who controls Greenland, and why does Trump want to buy it?
The Arctic island is not for sale, its own government and that of Denmark continue to emphasize.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Advocates cheer possible end of genetically modified salmon
After the FDA reassessed its approval of a genetically modified salmon, a company behind the project announced this month that it will cease fish farming.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston City Council approves Iman Osman for vacant school committee seat
Osman fills the position formerly held by Ward 5 representative Ashley Medina.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Volunteers bring Christmas to those in need
Trinity Jubilee Center and Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry are preparing meals and gifts for area residents in need.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine System board says it won’t consider divesting from Israel
The board of trustees decided not to take up 6 student demands that included divesting from Israeli companies and cutting academic ties with the country.
Posted inNation / World
Didn’t get a stimulus check? You might be getting $1,400 from the IRS.
The agency is committing $2.4 billion to pay roughly 1 million Americans, with funds set to arrive by the end of January.
Posted inMaine, News
A white Christmas is coming to Maine — sort of
By Wednesday, about 2 or 3 inches of snow that fell the previous day will still be around, though it may be a bit less white.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield to pay for fire chief’s damaged personal vehicle
A tree branch fell on Adam Dupile’s vehicle during a storm last month.
Posted inNation / World
New York City police working to ID woman set ablaze in subway and ‘person of interest’
Surveillance footage showed the man walk up to the victim, who was seated motionless, and set her clothing on fire.