TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Tens of thousands of Iranians took part in pro-government demonstrations in several cities across the country on Wednesday, state media reported, a move apparently seeking to calm nerves after a week of protests against the government and unrest that has killed at least 21 people. While the rallies showed support among […]
2018
Posted inNation / World
Why tens of thousands of people have protested in Iran
Anti-government protests in Iran, where demonstrations of political unrest are rare, have left at least 20 people dead — and do not appear to be subsiding. Since Thursday, tens of thousands of protesters have formed the largest outpouring of government opposition since the volatile 2009 presidential elections. The scale and ferocity of the protestshad clerical […]
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RSU 4 board to meet Wednesday on water issues at Oak Hill High School
UPDATED 12:54 p.m. The RSU 4 School Board will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss solutions to Oak Hill High School’s water problems. Oak Hill High School students were let out at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday because the school’s well is running low on water. “We could always bring in bottled water for cooking […]
Posted inNation / World, sj-web
Donald Trump threatens to cut off U.S. aid to Palestinian Authority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Acknowledging his push to broker peace in the Middle East has stalled, President Donald Trump on Tuesday appeared to threaten to cut off U.S. aid money to the Palestinian Authority, asking why the U.S. should make “any of these massive future payments” when the Palestinians are “no longer willing to talk peace.” […]
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Trump's taunts on North Korea criticized by political foes and policy pros in Maine
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the “Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.” Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works! — […]
Posted inMaine
Yes, it’s getting warmer; but a nor’easter and another arctic blast are coming
[media-credit name=”National Weather Service” align=”aligncenter” width=”960″][/media-credit] Maine will partially emerge from a deep freeze Wednesday and Thursday, but another wave of teeth-chattering, below-zero temperatures will begin Friday – right on the heels of a sizable snowstorm. The temperature in Portland sank to a record 17 degrees below zero early on New Year’s Day, beating the previous […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, Jan. 3
BARIBEAULT — Robert J., 68, of Oxford, died in Auburn on Thursday, Dec. 28. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, at 1 p.m. at Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bob Baribeault Memorial Fund, Jr. Dragster Racing Program, Winterport Dragway […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Crush on mother-in-law's new husband stirs tension
DEAR ABBY: My son and his wife have been together 10 years. They met and fell in love young. They are only 25 and have two beautiful children. I remarried three years ago, and my son’s wife was instantly attracted to my 54-year-old husband. It’s always uncomfortable for the two of us when they come […]
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Hazel B. Sylvester
LEWISTON — Hazel B. Hersom Sylvester, 98, of Lewiston, formerly of South Paris, died Sunday, Dec. 31, at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion. She was born in Chelsea on October 31, 1919, the daughter of Harry and Bertha Markhem Heath. Hazel was a homemaker and a very active member of the churches to which she belonged: Assembly […]
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Rabies vaccination clinic in Canton
CANTON — A rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Canton Town Office. Vaccinations will be $10 each animal. Turner Veterinary Service will staff the clinic.