If those seeking to remove the statues of Confederate heroes are successful, Gov. Paul LePage asked if they’ll next “take my books” and clear library shelves in a bid to strip away history. During a wide-ranging radio interview with Bangor’s WVOM, the governor blasted the press as “pencil terrorists,” defended Robert E. Lee and bemoaned […]
August 2017
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Police arrest 3 suspects, search for another at Saco motel standoff
SACO, Maine (AP) — Police say three people have been arrested and one man was still at large following a standoff at a motel room. Deputy Police Chief Jack Clements says police responded to a call at about 2 a.m. Tuesday that people were being held against their will at the Brookside Motel. When police […]
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Logging truck accident closes Route 117 in Norway
NORWAY — A logging truck overturned early Tuesday morning, closing a portion of Route 117. Officials expect the road, between Gore and Old State roads will be closed for several hours Tuesday morning. There were no confirmed reports of injury. This story will be updated.
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Some remains of sailors found on USS John McCain after collision
SINGAPORE (AP) — The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet said some remains of Navy sailors were found in a compartment of the USS John McCain on Tuesday, a day after the warship’s collision with an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters left 10 sailors missing. Adm. Scott Swift also said at a news conference […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
2-year-old injured in two-story fall from window in Portland apartment
PORTLAND (AP) — Police in the Maine city of Portland say a 2-year-old child was injured after falling from a second-story window. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2g0ZF1W ) a 2-year-old fell two stories out of an apartment window Monday. According to Portland Police Department spokesman Lt. Robert Martin, the child suffered injuries that were […]
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Maine’s congressional delegation split on Trump’s new Afghan policy
A divided Maine congressional delegation generally reacted with hope that President Donald Trump’s new strategy toward Afghanistan might achieve the success that has eluded American forces there for the past 16 years. “I am hopeful this path forward will support our country’s national security and help stabilize the region,” said U.S. Sen. Angus King, an […]
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Analysis: Donald Trump promises victory, but his plan is murky
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is vowing to win what has seemed to be an unwinnable war. How he plans to do so is still murky despite the months of internal deliberations that ultimately persuaded Trump to stick with a conflict he has long opposed. In a 26-minute address to the nation Monday, Trump […]
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Guitarist Chouki performing in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Master guitarist Mahmoud “Mood” Chouki will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the Concert on the Lawn at the Emery Community Arts Center, University of Maine at Farmington. Chouki’s performances and compositions consist of music from around the globe fusing ethnic and electric styles. He leans especially toward flamenco, jazz and Asian-styled music. He began […]
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Tribe walks off on Sox
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Guyer scored when first baseman Brock Holt threw away Roberto Perez’s bunt in the 10th inning, lifting the Cleveland Indians over the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Monday night in a matchup of first-place teams. After Guyer’s leadoff double against Brandon Workman (0-1), Holt fielded the bunted ball and tried to […]
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Kora Kares for Kids invites all to charity rally
TURNER — Kora Shrine of Lewiston will host the sixth annual Kora Kares for Kids annual Charity Rally on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Twitchell’s Airport Field. Kora invites all motorcycles, classic cars, ATVs and barbecue enthusiasts to join in for the day. Twitchell’s will be open from noon to 6 p.m. The event is open […]