‘An End to Pacifism? Japanese Remilitarization and Outlooks for Global Stability’ topic of Nov. 2 forum.
2017
Posted inCommunity
Brown Memorial Library gets new bike rack, glider, picnic tables
The Friends of Brown Memorial Library and a donation made the new outside additions possible.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Chief of staff defends Trump on condolence calls
John Kelly, a retired general whose son died in Afghanistan, says the president ‘very bravely does make those calls’ to families of America’s war dead.
Posted inFootball, Maine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Board to review Wells mascot and logo in response to complaints that Native Americans were mocked
The superintendent absolves fans and players of knowingly mocking Native Americans during last week’s football game.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts store robbers get away with single dollar
The two young men held up the Brockton Market and Deli.
Posted inNation & World
Russia-backed troll networks may number in the hundreds, ex-Obama official says
The Russia specialist says their are large operations and small ones, from which workers spread misinformation to influence citizens in the U.S. and their own country.
Posted inLife & Culture
Elvis house, property go up for auction
They are part of an upcoming celebrity auction that includes everything from actress Marilyn Monroe’s dresses to Michael Jackson’s dark fedora.
Posted inNation & World
Puerto Rico still stumbles in the dark, 1 month after Maria
Roughly 80 percent of the island’s customers lack power, and 30 percent remain without water.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate backs Republican budget plan in step forward for tax overhaul
President Trump’s promised tax reforms are the ultimate goal, but divisions within the party will not be easy to overcome.
Posted inNation & World, Source
Infections from backyard chickens rise
Since January, more than 1,100 people have contracted salmonella poisoning from chickens and ducks in 48 states.