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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. economy grew 2.8% in second quarter, a robust unexpected strengthening
Consumer spending, business investments, and new inventory drove the growth.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration’s handling of border policy
Six Democrats also voted for the resolution, including Rep. Jared Golden.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
‘End of the people’s airline’: Southwest abandons open seating after 53 years
The carrier will end its longtime practice of open seating and offer ‘premium’ options that have more legroom.
Posted inNation / World, News
Harris tells Netanyahu ‘it is time’ to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home
With all eyes on the likely Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris largely reiterated President Biden’s longstanding message that it’s time to find an endgame to the brutal war in Gaza.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden ‘absolutely not’ committed to supporting Kamala Harris
The Democrat’s opponent, Republican state Rep. Austin Theriault, accuses Golden of taking ‘the position of every other slippery Washington politician who refuses to disclose who they’re supporting for president.’
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
As Harris reintroduces herself, her allies – and Trump’s – launch ad barrages
Vice President Harris has swiftly united much of the Democratic Party behind her candidacy since she jumped into the presidential race on Sunday.
Posted inNation / World, News
Former Uvalde school officer pleads not guilty, faces families in court
Prosecutors allege that both Adrian Gonzalas and co-defendant Pedro Arredondo, former school district police chief, by their inaction and actions left children vulnerable to the attack by a lone shooter.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics
‘Childless cat ladies,’ Jennifer Aniston, and Swifties take on JD Vance
Celebrities including Jennifer Aniston and Whoopi Goldberg cite many reasons women don’t have kids. Others are embracing being a childless cat lady like Taylor Swift.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
WIGY radio shuts down Breakfast Club morning show after 4-year run
Bennett Radio Group cited budgetary reasons for cancellation of local radio show.