The Aroostook Band of Micmacs is the northernmost American Indian tribe in the state.
2016
Posted inPolitics
Libertarian Gary Johnson has one simple question: ‘What is Aleppo?’
The presidential candidate asks it on MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe.’ The response? ‘You’re kidding.’
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Posted inBusiness
Applications for unemployment benefits drop by 4,000
Weekly benefits claims have been below 300,000 for 79 straight weeks.
Posted inSports
Tim Tebow agrees to deal with New York Mets
The former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback is turning to baseball, starting with a stint in the Instructional League in Florida.
Posted inCommunity
SuperRun planned for Saturday in Augusta
Proceeds will benefit the Augusta Boys and Girls Club for Teens
Posted inLifestyle, Nation & World
South African tenor Johan Botha dies at age 51
The performer, who had been battling cancer, appeared on some of the world’s top stages in a nearly 30-year career.
Posted inNation & World, News
Closing Asia trip, Obama describes ‘unprecedented’ cooperation
On his last day in Asia, he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to galvanize further action on climate change.
Posted inEditorials
Our Opinion: Organ donation system needs better incentives
The number of people who need a healthy kidney or liver has skyrocketed, there are just not enough donors.
Posted inArt, Maine, News, Politics
Artists praise, others decry LePage mural in Portland amid free-speech debate
The graffiti depicting the governor in Ku Klux Klan robes has been altered, but the controversy continues.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Statesman: George Mitchell and the Art of the Possible’ and ‘Hauling Through’
New releases from Douglas Rooks and Peter Bridgford