Her debut novel, “Daddy Was a Number Runner,” was a searing examination of Black life in Depression-era Harlem.
2023
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Search for Chaim Bloom’s replacement off to a slow start
According to reports, several potential candidates have declined interest in taking over as the Boston’s top executive.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Bates College has a big day in store for the installation of its new president
Garry Jenkins will be formally installed as the college leader on October 27
Posted inNation / World, News, Uncategorized
Schumer says he’s leading a bipartisan group of senators to Israel to show ‘unwavering’ U.S. support
Administration officials have been speaking with lawmakers about the contours of a supplemental aid package as it continues to determine Israel’s needs.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Sidewalk repair on hold until Paris receives contract signed
Property owner Mike Gilbert is seeking to have the crumbling sidewalk outside his apartment unit at High and Maple streets repaired.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Golden backs expanded powers for acting speaker
The 2nd District congressman joined other centrist Democrats in calling for expanded powers for Patrick McHenry so the U.S. House of Representatives can resume its work.
Posted inNation / World, News
Biden can’t squeeze Iran and Russian oil at same time
Anything that materially cuts the flow of resurgent Iranian oil exports would only heighten demand for barrels from rivals such as Russia – where the Treasury is starting to ratchet up enforcement of existing measures.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 13, 2023
• Jesse A. Bell, 29, of 77 Coldwater Brook Road, Oxford, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at that address, by Oxford Police Department. • Lindsay E. Clark, 43, transient, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in South […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Norway man denies murder of estranged wife
Andrew J. St. George pleads not guilty to murder charge, but doesn’t argue for bail.
Posted inSports
Golf roundup: Thompson falls just shy of cut in PGA Tour event
Lexi Thompson shoots a 69 in the second round of the Shriners Children’s Open and finishes at even par overall.