PORTLAND — Federal courts in Maine are about to run out of money, but hearings, trials and new cases will continue during the federal shutdown. Chief Judge John Levy said steps have been taken to reduce costs but that money is projected to run out on Friday. He said court officials are sorting out which […]
2019
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Jared Golden calls for bipartisan talks with Donald Trump to resolve shutdown
LEWISTON — It is time for congressional leaders and President Donald Trump “to stop hiding and show a little leadership” to end the longest federal government shutdown in the nation’s history, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden said Monday. Golden, D-Maine, said instead of three-way talks among Trump and two Democrats — Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate […]
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How a photo of an egg became Instagram’s most-liked post ever
Hello and welcome to this news story about an important egg. Here’s what happened: a picture of an egg, just an egg, was uploaded to Instagram on Jan. 4 with one goal: to become the most liked post on the platform, ever. Its competition? Kylie Jenner’s birth announcement. Ten days later, we can report that […]
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Woman banned from Texas Walmart after drinking wine from a Pringles can while cruising parking lot in scooter
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) — Police in northern Texas say a woman has been banned from a local Walmart after she spent several hours driving an electric shopping cart around the store’s parking lot while drinking wine from a Pringles can. Police tell the Times Record News that officers responded to a suspicious person call at about […]
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Baby dies from injuries suffered when truck hit her mother’s SUV in Waterboro
Gabrielle Kennedy, who was 10 months old, was injured Thursday in the crash on Route 202. Her death could mean more serious charges against the truck driver.
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Winter storm continues to pound its way across U.S.
A winter storm that contributed to at least five deaths in the Midwest pummeled the mid-Atlantic region for a second day Sunday, bringing with it an icy mix that knocked out power, cancelled flights and contributed to hundreds of car accidents. Virginia State Police said the driver of a military surplus vehicle was killed late […]
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Statewide pre-kindergarten programs in public schools gaining momentum
But the cost is high and the space to house all those 4-year-olds is limited, issues likely to be discussed as legislators consider more than 200 education-related bills.
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Maine Event Comedy presents Tuck Tucker at 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — Maine Event Comedy presents the hilarious Tuck Tucker at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater, 49 Franklin St. Featured acts include Boston’s Will Martin and David McLaughlin, along with Maine favorites Mike Gray, Leonard Kimble and Jed Bloom. Tucker’s verbal wit and physical comedy have made him a favorite throughout […]
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Armand E. Cote
LISBON FALLS – Founder of Cote Crane Passes, Armand E. Cote, 89, of Lisbon Falls, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, after a courageous battle with COPD, surrounded by his loving family. The eldest of eight children. He was born in Lewiston on January 16, 1929 to Armand “Sam” and Rose (Gagne) Cote. He attended Holy […]
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Emily Susan Willingham
DANIELSVILLE, Ga. – Emily Susan Willingham passed away Jan. 8, 2019. Her husband felt her final heartbeats as he cradled her in his arms. She fought a courageous battle against cancer and never gave up. Susan was born in Starkville, Miss., on Aug. 4, 1954, to Charles and Lucy Willingham, and traveled about the country as a […]