Biden and McCarthy tasked a handful of representatives to try and close out a final deal, with negotiations beginning late Tuesday.
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Posted inMaine, News
Fire destroys Days Inn hotel in Kittery
At least 1 and possibly 2 people remain unaccounted for following the fire at the Days Inn on the Route 1 Bypass, the Kittery fire chief said Wednesday night.
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Former pro baseball manager has become prolific restaurateur, now with Westbrook sports bar
Since 2016, Alex Markakis and his partner have launched local restaurants and bars at an impressive pace. And at 31, he’s just getting started.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children
Florida is banning gender affirming care for minors among a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Posted inNation / World, News
Supreme Court won’t put Illinois gun law on hold while court challenge continues
The case before the court involves a state law enacted in January that bans the sale of a series of guns including the AR-15 and AK-47.
Posted inNation / World, News
Prince Harry, Meghan make getaway in taxi while pursued by photographers
The couple’s office says they were pursued in their car first, and called the incident ‘near catastrophic,’ and said it ‘resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers.’
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Augusta center to hold women veterans’ event, Memorial Day ceremony
The VA Maine Healthcare System plans to hold an event for women veterans Saturday, May 20, and a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 29. The women veterans event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA Center (gazebo outside of Building 207) in Augusta. The gathering will […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Elder suicide: An uncomfortable conversation
For a long time, I’ve wanted to write about the elderly and death by suicide. Last week I attended a Zoom meeting sponsored by the USDA. The topic was Farm Stress and Suicide. It’s the first meeting in a series focused on Mental Health Awareness in Rural America. So when one survey showed the number […]
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Sales JAY — Friends of Special Olympics. In conjunction with VFW Post in Jay will hold its annual yard sale this year on July 1st from 9 to 3. This sale has grown over the years to a wonderful event thanks to our gracious community. We will be accepting new or slightly used donations from […]