President Trump was rightly critical of the deal struck with Cuba during the Obama administration when he said the communist Cuban government got everything they wanted, and the U.S. got nothing in exchange. He has thankfully been reversing some of those unilateral concessions. Let’s apply his standard to the recently announced “peace deal” with the […]
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Statehood weekend events
Here is a sampling of the upcoming events celebrating the 200th anniversary of Maine statehood on March 15. For a complete list of events throughout 2020 and stories about Maine history and the bicentennial, go to pressherald.com/bicentennial. March 13-Jan. 2021: “State of Mind: Becoming Maine,” a major bicentennial exhibition, Maine Historical Society, museum gallery, 489 […]
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Lisbon school budget could increase 7.8%
The latest proposed budget adds an elementary school teacher in response to growing enrollment at Libon Community School.
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Writing your own life’s story?
The trend of writing your own obituary — getting the last word — is on the rise. Do you know someone who left this world but not before writing their own story? Or have you written your own last words? We’re hoping to hear from readers who have written their own obituaries or helped others […]
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Portland police officers now allowed to have (some) tattoos
The new policy is intended to catch up with changing social standards and open the door to qualified recruits.
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Billionaire Mike Bloomberg drops out of Democratic presidential race, endorses Joe Biden
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg drops out of Democratic presidential race, endorses Joe Biden.
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Greyhounds, watch repair and Easter Egg Hunts among requests
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if there are fellow greyhound owners in the Lewiston-Auburn area who know of any fenced-in areas to bring their dpgs to run and socialize with other greyhounds, besides the dog park. Thank you so much for your help! — Kelly, Lewiston ANSWER: I’m sure some generous people in Sun Spots […]
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Buckfield board tables adult use marijuana ordinance
Selectmen want to review the proposal submitted by Rachel Lerose.
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Portland company’s global seafood expo scratched because of coronavirus fears
Diversified Communications had said last week that it was prepared for the event in Boston, but concerns increased.
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In surprise move, Fed slashes rates to mitigate virus economic impact
In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point in an effort to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus.