Remember when the animal stories in politics were mainly about cute pets? Suffice to say, the 2024 election references are more wild.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education
Colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off
Among universities’ budget challenges: Federal COVID relief money is now gone, operational costs are rising and fewer high school graduates are going straight to college.
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Posted inNation / World, News
Large geological feature known as ‘Double Arch’ and ‘Toilet Bowl’ collapses in southern Utah
The popular arch in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area fell Thursday.
Posted inNation / World, News
Zelensky indirectly acknowledges daring military incursion onto Russian soil
The exact aims of the operation remain unclear, and Ukrainian military officials have adopted a policy of secrecy – presumably to ensure its success.
Posted inNation / World, News
Israel broadens evacuation orders in Gaza after deadly strike on school-turned-shelter
Israel has repeatedly ordered mass evacuations as its troops return to heavily destroyed areas where they previously battled Palestinian militants.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris pledges to work to end taxes on tips for service industry employees, echoing Trump vow
No matter which of them is victorious in November, neither Harris nor Trump is likely to be able to make such a move without actions from Congress.
Posted inNews
The Week in Photos: Aug. 3-9, 2024
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
Posted inMaine, News
Explosion in Aroostook County destroys 2 homes
The explosion started in 1 home and caused a fire in a neighboring residence, according to state police.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Brunswick man arrested, pedestrian injured in hit-and-run, police say
Police say the driver struck a pedestrian while pulling out of a McDonald’s and left the scene.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
100 years ago, KKK stunned Lewiston with gunpowder and a huge, flaming cross
The Aug. 10, 1924, scene atop Mount David highlighted the growing power of the racist, anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic group in Maine