Mayor Bill de Blasio says Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman, who was killed while serving with in Afghanistan, represented ‘the best in us.’
2019
Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
New study says universe expanding faster and is younger
A Nobel-winning astronomer says the universe may be a billion years younger than previously thought.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump tells NRA he’s withdrawing from arms trade treaty
The U.N. accord regulates the multibillion-dollar global arms trade in conventional weapons, from small arms to battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships.
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Baseball: When calling pitches, coaches split on the best approach
While some coaches prefer calls to come from the dugout, others let catchers take on the responsibility.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing notes: McLaughlin ready to open title defense at Wiscasset Speedway
Oxford Plains set for busy weekend, while Joey Polewarczyk returns to ACT competition.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball notes: Weather dominates early season conversation in Winthrop
Skowhegan’s offense flourishing, while Hall-Dale’s Benner embraces new role.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Pickup crashes into tree in Sabattus
The driver walked away from his mangled vehicle, but he was taken to the hospital to be examined.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Havlicek remembered by Celtics
Even players who weren’t born when John Havlicek was on the court are respectful of the impact he made.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Musk, SEC settle legal fight over his tweets about Tesla
Musk and the federal agency have been fighting since the CEO tweeted Aug. 7 that he had ‘funding secured’ to take Tesla private, sending the shares surging.
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Uber looks to raise up to $9 billion in initial public offering
The ride-hailing giant is on track for one of the largest IPOs in history.