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Lewiston-Auburn, Uncategorized

PHOTO: ‘Fair-weather’ skiers

by Andree Kehn January 19, 2020January 20, 2020

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Hundreds rally at 4th annual Women’s March in Portland

by Jon Bolduc and Rob Wolfe January 18, 2020January 19, 2020

Sarah A. Tedlow of Lewiston said she marched to raise awareness about racism and equality.

Nation / World, News, Uncategorized

Pompeo breaks silence on alleged threats to envoy in Ukraine

by MATTHEW LEE Associated Press January 17, 2020January 18, 2020

The secretary of state says he believed the allegations would prove to be wrong but that he had an obligation to evaluate and investigate them.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Another loaded gun found in a bag at Portland jetport

by Megan Gray January 17, 2020January 20, 2020

A Hampden man told officials that he did not know his firearm was in the backpack.

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Snowfall totals

by Mark LaFlamme January 16, 2020January 17, 2020

Androscoggin County Auburn: 8 inches Lewiston: 5 inches Turner: 5 inches Lisbon: 2 inches Oxford County Otisfield: 8.1 inches Oxford: 4.2 inches Dixfield: 3 inches Franklin County Farmington: 2.5 inches Kingfield 0.5 inches New Sharon: 0.5 inches Cumberland County Raymond: 11 inches Cumberland: 10.8 inches New Gloucester: 9.1 inches Source: National Weather Service

Maine, Uncategorized

Gathering in Augusta marks anniversary of 1973 abortion decision

by Jessica Lowell January 16, 2020January 19, 2020

Hands Around the Capitol brought together abortion foes in the state capital to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.

Maine, Uncategorized

Conservative commentator’s South Portland speech canceled, triggering free speech fight

by Rachel Ohm January 14, 2020January 16, 2020

A Republican student group that wants to host Michelle Malkin no longer has official status, UMaine says, adding that it didn’t pressure a hotel into canceling the event.

Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Gov. Mills, Rep. Pingree object to Trump plan to restrict work permits for asylum seekers

by Megan Gray January 14, 2020January 15, 2020

In separate filings, the Democrats say the proposal would hurt asylum seekers and businesses, and put a strain on social service agencies and local governments.