Events planned for Farmington and Jay on Sept. 14-16.
September 2018
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Woodward book says Trump aide privately called him ‘idiot’
Bob Woodward quotes an exasperated Chief of Staff John Kelly doubting Trump’s mental faculties, declaring during one meeting, “We’re in Crazytown.”
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police: Massachusetts trio broke into cars near China Lake, used stolen credit card
The three people were visiting a friend in the area and allegedly used a stolen credit card at a local diner and gas station, police said.
Posted inMaine
Driver from Hollis dies in Labor Day crash
Maine State Police said Alexander Mcinnis, 29, was driving south on Route 35 when he crossed the center line and hit another motorist.
Posted inBusiness, Sports
Nike signs deal with Kaepernick for ‘Just do it’ ad campaign
The former San Francisco 49er quarterback, who has not played in the NFL in several seasons, will be the face of Nike’s 30th anniversary campaign.
Posted inCommunity
2018 Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival winners
The annual event draws hundreds of people to downtown Winthrop each year.
Posted inNation & World
Tropical-force winds from Gordon knock out power on Gulf Coast
The tropical storm strengthened as it approached the coast Tuesday night.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Uncategorized
Deep divides on display in chaotic opening day of Kavanaugh confirmation hearing
While Brett Kavanaugh says he would not judge cases based on his own views, Democrats call for a delay in the confirmation and protesters disrupt the proceedings.
Posted inNation & World, News
‘Shame on you’: Man interrupts Washington archbishop at Mass
News outlets report cellphone video shows the interruption of Cardinal Donald Wuerl’s post-Communion remarks Sunday at Annunciation Catholic Church.
Posted inNation & World, News
Powerful typhoon slams into western Japan, sends floodwaters into Osaka
Jebi was the strongest typhoon to make landfall in Japan since 1993, according to Japan’s Kyodo News service.