In a year of weather extremes, four nations with more than 42% of all the world’s population – China, the U.S., India and Indonesia – do not have heads of state present.
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
Lost Valley to hold Pre-Season Rail Jam event Nov. 22
AUBURN — Lost Valley, in partnership with the Lost Valley Competition Program, is set to host a Pre-Season Rail Jam from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at 200 Lost Valley Road. This event brings the freestyle energy of snow sports to the mountain before the official season begins, offering snowboarders and skiers a chance to […]
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
As the EPA sets new standards for lead dust exposure, Maine continues work to eradicate poisoning
The number of Maine children with elevated levels of lead in their blood has dropped significantly, but state and local officials say there is still a lot of work to be done to remove hazards from older housing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP costs for ‘service agreements’ with other utilities under scrutiny
Tens of millions of dollars could be at stake for customers as the state Public Advocate looks into expenses split among 7 Avangrid subsidiaries.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Trump eyes pro-crypto candidates for key federal financial agencies
The incoming administration has explored new personnel and policy that can deliver on Trump’s campaign promise to turn the U.S. into the ‘crypto capital of the planet.’
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump taps former New York congressman Lee Zeldin as EPA chief
Zeldin, a lawyer by trade, lacks an extensive background in environmental policy.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Farmington honors veterans with laying of wreaths
Ceremonies are held at Teague World War I Memorial Arch and at several monuments in Meeting House Park.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump announces former ICE chief Tom Homan will be ‘border czar’
Trump said Homan, former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will have a role related to the border and the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration. Here’s a look at whom he’s selected so far.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Civil War vet among those honored at Lewiston Veterans Day observance
Josiah Sturtevant is one of more than 200 names recognized on the newest granite memorial monument, the 34th at Veterans Memorial Park.