President Donald Trump’s budget outline released this week is drawing mixed to negative reviews from Maine’s congressional delegation on how it would change the order of business for many government programs. The outline is a stunning reprioritization of the discretionary spending for departments and agencies that makes up about one-third of federal spending. Mandatory spending, such […]
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Feds arrest 10 men in 3-state opioid bust
BOSTON — Federal authorities say 10 men have been arrested in an interstate opioid trafficking ring in Massachusetts, Maine and Florida. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston said Thursday a three-year investigation led to the arrests. The men face charges including conspiracy to distribute and possess heroin, fentanyl and oxycodone and conspiracy to launder monetary […]
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Rex Tillerson says pre-emptive force an option with North Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Friday it may be necessary to take pre-emptive military action against North Korea if the threat from their weapons program reaches a level “that we believe requires action.” Tillerson outlined a tougher strategy to confront North Korea’s nuclear threat after visiting the world’s most heavily […]
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Emerging threats drive Navy's ship controversy
U.S. naval officers charged with making sure the future fleet can fight and win American wars have concluded the Navy needs a new generation of frigates. Building new frigates to replace the U.S. Navy’s Perry-class frigates was something many naval officers and Pentagon budget analysts wanted to avoid. All told, 71 Perry-class frigates served with […]
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Tonya M. Smith
LEWISTON — Tonya Marie Smith, 46, of 182 Bald Hill Road, New Gloucester, died unexpectedly at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston on Tuesday, March 14. Born in Portland on Oct. 15, 1970, she was the daughter of Terry L. and Linda St. Pierre Erickson. Educated locally, she married Norman E. Smith on May 30, […]
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Funeral notices for Friday, March 17, 2017
BELANGER — Carmelle, 96, of Auburn died Friday, March 10. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a liturgy of the word service in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s Association of Maine, […]
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Longaberger bingo for pets NORWAY — Responsible Pet Care will host Longaberger bingo Sunday, March 26, at the Norway Legion Hall. Doors will open at 11 a.m., and bingo will start at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for 16 games. There will also be coverall games, raffles and a 50/50. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds will benefit Responsible Pet Care. FMI, tickets: […]
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Triple Crown committee opens registration for running series
AUBURN — Registration for the 10th annual Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series is open. Online registration and downloadable forms are available online or forms can also be picked up at the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston located at 62 Turner St. The series, which includes the YMCA Fit Fest, Emily’s Run and the Bridge Run, has […]
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Historical society to host program on Edward Little based on Hodgkin book
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society will sponsor a program, “The Unknown Edward Little,” by Douglas Hodgkin, based upon his new book, “Dear Parent: A Biography and Letters of Edward Little.” The talk will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at the society’s Davis-Wagg Museum on the third floor of the county building. […]
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Livermore Falls woman and grandson escape mobile home fire
LIVERMORE FALLS — A woman and her 12-year-old grandson escaped their mobile home Thursday after it caught fire at 203 Pine Ridge Loop. When firefighters arrived, the home was full of fire, Deputy Chief Scott Shink said. Thirty-four firefighters from several towns responded to the 3:32 p.m. call. Carmen Pelton reported the fire after she […]