2023 – Page 702 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Vietnam tried to hack U.S. officials, CNN with posts on X, probe finds

by Joseph Menn, Max Hoppenstedt, Michael Birnbaum, Yann Philippin, Rafael Buschmann and Nicola Naber October 9, 2023October 9, 2023

The targeting on the social network formerly called Twitter came as Vietnamese and American diplomats were negotiating a major cooperation agreement intended to counter growing Chinese influence in the region.

Business, Noteworthy

Farmington area chamber hires new executive director

October 9, 2023

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has named JP Fortier its new executive director. Fortier brings a wealth of experience in business leadership and community development, making him the ideal candidate to lead the chamber into an exciting new chapter of growth and prosperity, according to a news release from the chamber. His […]

Golf, Sports, Varsity Maine

Golf: St. Dom’s captures Class C crown; Oxford Hills’ McCormick shares Class A title

by Drew Bonifant October 9, 2023October 9, 2023

Garrett Kendall and Ethan Pelletier lead the Saints; Oxford Hills’ Alexis McCormick, Thornton’s McKenna Castle, NYA’s Maddy Prokopius, Brunswick’s Will Farschon and Fort Kent’s Kaden Theriault earn individual titles; Falmouth wins A team title, Edward Little finishes fifth.

News, Oxford Hills

Norway to begin replacing air tanks for Fire Department

by Steve Sherlock October 9, 2023October 10, 2023

Some of the fire department’s tanks are nearing their 15-year lifespan.

Nation / World, News, Politics

As Republicans split over next House speaker, McCarthy tries to position himself as de facto leader

by LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING October 9, 2023October 9, 2023

It’s not at all clear if McCarthy could seriously make a comeback – or if one of the other Republicans seeking the gavel, Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan, can be elected speaker as their majority stumbles into infighting.

Maine

Rockport man will serve 18 months for pandemic relief fraud

by Emily Allen October 9, 2023October 9, 2023

Prosecutors say that Mark X. Haley II perpetrated “the largest heist from any (Paycheck Protection Program) fraud case yet prosecuted in the District of Maine.”