A flow of recent data from the U.S. government has made one thing strikingly clear: A surge in consumer spending is fueling strong growth, demonstrating a resilience that has confounded economists, Federal Reserve officials and even the sour sentiments that Americans themselves have expressed in opinion polls.
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Posted inNation / World
Ivanka Trump testimony delayed to Nov. 8, will follow father on stand at civil fraud trial
Lawyers in the case they will need at least a full day to question the former president’s eldest daughter.
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Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan
The plan would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a broad population like the one rejected by the Supreme Court.
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An Israeli ministry, in a ‘concept paper,’ proposes transferring Gaza civilians to Egypt’s Sinai
The idea deepens long-standing Egyptian fears that Israel wants to make Gaza into Egypt’s problem.
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Police say heavily armed man killed himself rather than carry out attack at Colorado amusement park
The park, which is surrounded by state-owned public land, is on a mountain above the Colorado River in western Colorado.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, River Valley
Man reported shot in front of Rumford Police station
The unidentified male was taken to the hospital.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police were warned about Lewiston gunman’s mental health, desire ‘to shoot up’ places
The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office releases documents detailing concerns raised by Robert Card’s family and Army Reserve unit, and the department’s failed attempts to contact him.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Maine colleges, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lewiston-Edward Little football game will be played Wednesday
The Battle of the Bridge will kick off a busy week at Lewiston’s athletic complex; Red Eddies, Mt. Ararat to replay boys soccer game; Also, Bates College honoring Lewiston at field hockey quarterfinal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
CMMC’s head doctor says staff response to mass shooting ‘heroic’
Within minutes, about 50 patients were moved into hallways and other spaces to make room for the incoming victims of a mass shooting that claimed the lives of 18 men and women and injured 13 others
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Faith groups and individuals arrive to provide support, comfort
Dozens of individuals and faith-based groups flock to Lewiston to help comfort and heal the community.