Shalhoub, who graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1977, was at the Portland school Thursday, where he was named honorary chairman of the fundraising drive and pledged $150,000 of his own money.
January 2023
Posted inNation / World, News
A 19-foot asteroid will come ‘very close’ to Earth tonight, NASA says
NASA was quick to reassure people that the asteroid, which is estimated at between 11 feet and 28 feet feet across, would not end life as we know it on our planet.
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Posted inMaine
Snow followed by rain tamps down snowfall totals in central Maine
The most recent storm to move into the region left about 6 inches of snow in places such as Jackman and Manchester, but when people got up Thursday morning the totals had diminished due to the following rain.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston Public Library to host entrepreneurial Start Summit
One-day event open to anyone older than 18 who wants to collaborate with start-up experts.
Posted inKids' Edition
Word of the Week
Suffrage.(Rhymes with TOUGH ridge.)The right to vote in public political elections.When Mabel voted in the presidential election, she was thankful for the Womens’ Suffrage movement that made her vote possible.
Posted inNation / World, News
Russia plays down West’s decision to send tanks, attacks Ukraine anew
The Kremlin warned that tank deliveries would be a dangerous escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. economy slowed but still grew at 2.9% rate last quarter
The economy’s expected slowdown is an intended consequence of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive series of rate hikes.
Posted inNation / World
There’s a better way to save energy and money at home
Some popular energy-saving tips for our home appliances are proving to be old and outdated myths. Here’s how we can do better.
Posted inMaine, News
Heavy snow, rain cause several roof collapses, evacuations at 2 big box retailers
Two big box retail stores in Scarborough were evacuated Thursday morning after a buildup of melting snow and rain caused roof leaks and possible structural damage at a Walmart.
Posted inOxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Hanover’s tiny Roberts Memorial Library is a place to gather
Borrow a book at the Gardner Roberts Memorial Library and stay to catch up with friends