During a radio interview Thursday, Gov. Paul LePage said he’s received death threats for his comments about what happened at the racist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently. “Hatred is alive and well in the United States of America,” the governor told the Portland-based WGAN during his regular appearance with friendly hosts. LePage said that he […]
August 2017
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Massachusetts sells only winning ticket in $758.7M Powerball jackpot
BOSTON (AP) — A single winning ticket has been sold for the massive Powerball $758.7 million jackpot in Wednesday night’s drawing. The winning ticket was sold in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Some details about the game and the giant prize: WINNING NUMBERS The lucky numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing are 6, 7, 16, 23 and 26, and […]
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Facing big fights, Kelly seeks to restore White House order
WASHINGTON (AP) — In his first month on the job, White House chief of staff John Kelly has made significant progress toward imposing discipline on a chaotic operation, even as it’s clear he still struggles to have the same effect on the president himself. The White House is a less contentious place and decision-making is […]
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Mississippi shipyard, not BIW, to fix destroyer hit in June collision
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A U.S. Navy destroyer damaged in a June collision that killed seven sailors will be repaired at a Mississippi shipyard, the Navy announced Wednesday. The USS Fitzgerald will be transported to Pascagoula for work at Ingalls Shipbuilding, part of Huntington Ingalls Industries of Newport News, Virginia. Naval Sea Systems Command said […]
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Maine delegation calls for dairy farmer relief from USDA
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s congressional delegation is calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make emergency changes to help dairy farmers who are struggling with low prices. Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says farm milk prices have dropped nearly 40 percent in recent years, leaving New England dairy farmers in trouble. She and the rest […]
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York County casino campaign hires firm behind European Union exit effort
PORTLAND (AP) — A campaign to persuade voters to approve a southern Maine casino has reported getting assistance from a firm that helped persuade British voters to withdraw from the European Union. Progress for Maine PAC has reported paying more than $80,000 to Washington, D.C.-based firm Goddard Gunster. The leading organization that campaigned for the […]
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Funeral notices for Thursday, Aug. 24
BEAN — Elinor (Morrill), 91, died in Sumner on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Elmwood Cemetery, East Sumner. In […]
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Paul M. Turgeon
AUBURN — Paul M. Turgeon, 66, a resident of Turner, passed away Tuesday, August 22, at Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 14, 1950 in Lewiston, the son of Leo Turgeon and Mariette (Ruel) Turgeon. Paul was a 1970 graduate of Lewiston High School and enjoyed playing […]
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Moral values not in evidence
As follow-up in his response to the Charlottesville tragedy, President Donald Trump asserted that among those protesting the removal of the Confederate statue were some “very fine people … very fine people …” It made me and, I’m sure, many others wonder: Do very fine people walk in file with white supremacists proudly hoisting the […]
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Capricorn: Avoid situations that involve authority figures
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alex O’Loughlin, 41; Dave Chappelle, 44; Marlee Matlin, 52, Cal Ripken Jr., 57. Happy Birthday: Unexpected changes will turn out better than anticipated. Keep a positive attitude and be willing to take part in challenges, and you will find a good way to use your intelligence and talent. Don’t let […]