The bag was left on a sidewalk near the U.S. Custom House, prompting police to evacuate nearby businesses and close streets.
2018
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World
After Barr blames Ambien for her rant, its maker says: ‘Racism is not a known side effect’
Trump responds to the events around the comedian’s fast downfall by complaining that ABC never apologized to him when he was the object of insulting statements.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Ukraine Security Service says it faked murder of Kremlin critic
Arkady Babchenko, a fierce foe of the Russian government, showed up at a news conference the day after he was reported shot and killed.
Posted inBusiness, Events
Watch: Like A Boss: One-on-one with Glenn Cummings, President of the University of Southern Maine
The conversation was led by Lisa DeSisto, Portland Press Herald CEO and publisher.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine executives worry Trump is triggering a backlash against American companies
Executives at Lewiston’s Geiger see a negativity towards America as they travel worldwide for their business.
Posted inHealth, Science
Colorectal screening should start at age 45, not 50, American Cancer Society says
The group’s study, published last year, found rising rates of colon cancer and deaths in people younger than 50.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Emerging artists with disabilities exhibit comes to Biddeford
Maine artist Haley Macherone is represented in the national-touring show at the Engine, a community arts organization.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. economic growth revised down for first quarter 2018
Consumer spending which accounts for 70 percent of economic activity slowed more than previously thought
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Missouri governor who vowed to fight scandal instead quits
Eric Greitens remained defiant even while resigning in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Farm Bill should focus on real barriers to work
SNAP requirements on the table would do nothing to help poor Americans gain footing. The Senate should increase training funds instead.