Donald Trump on terrorism: ‘This is a battle between good and evil’ Donald Trump’s speech in Saudi Arabia, in 3 minutes RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Trump delivered a forceful address here Sunday summoning the Muslim world to confront “the crisis of Islamic extremism” as he seeks to create new partnerships to unite against global […]
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5 differences between Donald Trump’s campaign and Trump’s Saudi visit
President Donald Trump takes a drink of water before delivering a speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit, at the King Abdulaziz Conference Center on Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WASHINGTON — As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump railed against President Barack Obama for failing to utter the words “radical Islamic terrorism.” […]
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Donald Trump opens first visit to Israel as president
TEL AVIV, Israel — President Donald Trump opened his first visit to Israel Monday, a two-day stop aimed at testing the waters for jumpstarting the dormant Middle East peace process. Trump arrived in Israel from Saudi Arabia, where he basked in the lavish welcome he received from the kingdom’s royal family. The president received a […]
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Donald Trump’s budget proposal includes huge food stamp cuts
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s budget would drive millions of people off of food stamps, part of a new wave of spending cut proposals that already are getting panned by lawmakers in both parties on Capitol Hill. Trump’s blueprint for the 2018 budget year comes out Tuesday. It includes a wave of cuts to benefit […]
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Old Town’s first motorized fire truck on display
Old Town’s Garford fire truck is back a visit to help publicize efforts to bring it home permamently. A century ago fires in Old Town were fought using steam powered engines and chemical carts pulled by horses and men. With the advent of the internal combustion engine this all changed. In 1917 the city purchased […]
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Two running for Bradley Town Council
There will be two candidates for two seats on the Bradley Town Council when municipal elections are held next months. At the recent deadline for nomination papers to be returned to the town Mark Ketch and Karen Richard submitted theirs. Ketch was an incumbent; Richard had recently been appointed to fill an outstanding term of […]
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Sewer project will mean detours, delays
A sewer project in Old Town will create additional local travel headaches in the weeks ahead. Sewer upgrades are being done on Elm Street, Center Street, Seventh Street, Oak Street and Stillwater Avenue. The proximity of the work to the schools, which will still be in session for about three more weeks is expected to […]
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OHS students win Maine Wind Blade challenge
A total of 380 middle and high school students participated in the Kleinschmidt Windstorm Challenge and the 9th Annual Maine Wind Blade Challenge on Friday, May 19 at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center. Caribou High School’s team “The Currents” captured the Kleinschmidt Windstorm Challenge, while the “Float-a-neers” from Bangor High School […]
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Memorial Day parade, celebration upcoming
Old Town’s Fourth Annual Memorial Day Parade and We Honor Veterans celebration, will be held this Monday, May 29. The Old Town-Orono YMCA will start events off at with the “Run to Remember 5K.” During last year’s first 5K at the celebration, $1,500 was raised for scholarship veteran memberships at the YMCA. Following the race […]
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Funeral Notices for Monday, May 22, 2017
BUCCINA — Olga, 92, died in West Paris on Saturday, May 20. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery in Rumford. Those who desire may contribute to the Ledgeview Living Center 141 Bethel Road, West Paris, ME 04289 in her memory. Arrangements are under […]