A new study published Wednesday is one of the few to specifically compare dark and milk chocolate.
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‘Reindeer’ volunteers bring holiday magic to Ukrainian children living on the front lines
The children’s wishes are published on the project’s website. Donors affectionately known as magicians then choose a letter and buy the requested gift for the ‘reindeer’ to deliver.
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Posted inNation / World
It’s almost winter, but much of the U.S. is still unusually dry
Only the years 2012, 2021 and 2022 were more unusually dry this late in the year, putting 2024 in fourth place for countrywide dryness since such records began in 2000.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump says he can’t promise tariffs won’t raise prices and won’t rule out revenge prosecutions
The president-elect’s ‘Meet the Press’ interview also touched on monetary policy, immigration, abortion and U.S. involvement in Ukraine.
Posted inNation / World
As more older adults live alone, resources are cropping up to help them
There are several Facebook groups for solo agers, as well as in-person groups springing up across the country, conferences and webinars, a national clearinghouse of resources and an expanding array of books on the topic.
Posted inNation / World, News
Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad given asylum in Moscow, Russian state news agencies say
The Russian agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source on Assad and his family being given asylum in Moscow, his longtime ally and protector.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Pets
Heirs of famous sled dog Togo could become the official state dog
On the 100th anniversary of Togo’s life-saving run across the Alaskan wilderness, an effort is underway to honor the sled dog breed.
Posted inMaine
Toy Fund applications pile up: ‘There’s a real need out there’
The 75-year-old charity uses donations from readers to buy toys and books for children who otherwise would not receive gifts.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Collins, Golden could give Maine delegation outsized influence during Trump administration
Neither Susan Collins nor Jared Golden are seen as predictable votes for their parties, and narrow margins in Congress mean it’s more likely they will be looked to as key votes.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Lisbon’s football season was derailed by hazing allegations. Here’s how it happened.
The team forfeited the second half of its season after officials began investigating. Seven players were removed from the team.