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Cruise ship spending lower than first reported

by Colin Woodard August 26, 2019August 29, 2019

A new study estimates each passenger spends under $62 in Maine, down from previous reports that estimated per passenger spending at $110.

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PHOTOS: Striding — and striving — to help children

by Daryn Slover August 25, 2019August 25, 2019

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Horse barn burns in Clinton

by Rob Wolfe August 25, 2019August 29, 2019

The blaze displaced a family and several horses, firefighters said.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

New border patrol chief explains why he uses #BuildTheWall and what his plans are for Maine

by Rachel Ohm August 25, 2019August 29, 2019

Jason Owens wants to increase transportation checks and the U.S. Border Patrol’s visibility in Maine and takes over amid a national debate on immigration.

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Old cars raise funds for old home in Hartford

by Daryn Slover August 24, 2019August 24, 2019

HARTFORD — Forty-one cars pulled onto the front lawn of the J.& O. Irish Museum in Hartford on Saturday. Eighty-two jars of Rosie Henderson’s jams and relishes pulled out. Henderson, the president of the Hartford Heritage Society, gave each car owner who participated in the annual antique auto show and ice cream social two jars […]

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Baskets, drums draw thousands to Native American market

by Ellie Fellers Special to the Sun Journal August 24, 2019August 29, 2019

NEW GLOUCESTER — Thousands gathered Saturday for the daylong Native American Summer Market at Shaker Village, lured by baskets, jewelry and drumming. Among the wares were traditional and fancy baskets made by members of the Penobscot Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Maliseet and Aroostook Band of Micmac tribes. The tribes collectively make up the Wabanaki Nations, […]

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Four Celtics make USA Basketball World Cup roster

by The Associated Press August 24, 2019August 24, 2019

Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and new Celtic Kemba Walker will represent United States at upcoming tournament.

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Outdoor Heritage Museum first ever “Oquossoc Day Challenge Cup”

August 23, 2019August 19, 2019

Oquossoc- The Outdoor Heritage Museum hosted the first ever “Oquossoc Day Challenge Cup” races to kick -off a big slated of events on the Cove last Saturday. Three person teams from the Rangeley Police Department, Maine Warden Service, U.S. Border Patrol and the Rangeley Fire Department competed in Kayak Relay, Blind Canoe, and Crew Style […]