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Leroy Walker: Endorsing Matt Leonard

October 28, 2019

I came to know Matt’s political mind when we worked against the COLAC merger of Auburn-Lewiston. He’s a critical thinker, self-motivator, change agent and forward thinker. Matt was born and raised in Maine, amid humble beginnings in a single parent household. Being a recipient of the “free lunch program,” he understands economical, social and educational […]

Perspective, Uncategorized

More than 4,000 people have been lynched in the U.S.; Trump isn’t one of them

by Gillian Brockell The Washington Post October 27, 2019October 28, 2019

Lynching is a form of murder often used to terrorize black people. Impeachment is a legal process laid out in the U.S. Constitution.

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FBI will seek ‘way forward’ on body cams for task forces

by MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press October 26, 2019October 26, 2019

FBI Director Christopher Wray says there is “a way forward” to allow police officers to wear body cameras on federal task forces

Nation / World, Uncategorized

After withdrawal, Trump shifts focus to Syria oil fields

by AAMER MADHANI and SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press October 24, 2019December 27, 2019

The president stirs fresh criticism with a tweet suggesting it’s time for Kurds to ‘start heading to the Oil Region.’

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Freeport doctor starts online clinic to fend off Lyme disease

by Hannah LaClaire The Times Record October 24, 2019October 25, 2019

The option is a way for Maine patients to have a tick bite evaluated for potential risk within 48 hours of the bite.

Maine, News, Schools & Education, Uncategorized

Cape High student won’t be suspended while court considers free speech case

by Rachel Ohm October 24, 2019October 25, 2019

Aela Mansmann’s 3-day suspension is on hold until the judge determines whether school officials violated her rights by punishing her for posting notes about an alleged rapist in the school.

Sun Spots, Uncategorized

Vendors sought for holiday craft fairs, recyclers for used trophies

October 23, 2019October 24, 2019

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Victory Christian Church is holding its 2nd Annual Craft and Vendor Fair on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are looking to fill remaining spots with crafters and vendors. We have vendor openings for Avon, Scentsy, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple and Thirty-One. Six-foot spaces are available for $15 […]