A survivor of wars and revolutions, it has stood for centuries as not merely the greatest of the Gothic cathedrals but as ‘one of the great monuments to the best of civilization.’
April 2019
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Mainers in Paris witness historic cathedral fire, national sorrow that follows
Mainers who were in the French capital Monday reflect on seeing the fire that destroyed part of the historic Notre Dame Cathedral.
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Ivanka Trump eyes laws, customs holding back African women
The president’s daughter and senior adviser is on a four-day trip to promote a White House global women’s project.
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Trump seeks mileage for tax cuts at appearance in Minnesota
The president tires to score political points in a state that he narrowly lost in 2016 but hopes to win in his re-election bid next year.
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Video: Gardiner High class among last to see famed Notre Dame cathedral before it burned
Gardiner High students and chaperones learned the famed cathedral was burning over dinner in Paris on Monday.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: For pitchers and coaches alike, cold April temperatures offer a challenge
Pitchers face test of throwing in chilly early season games, while coaches face task of handling them.
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Former Volkswagen CEO charged with fraud in Germany
Martin Winterkorn and four others are accused in the emissions cheating scandal.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Sydney Ames ready for new role with Skowhegan
Senior pitcher inherits the bulk of the work now with Ashley Alward having graduated.
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Judge sends Canadian to U.S. prison for risky tunnel scheme
A cabdriver is sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for sending desperate immigrants through an international railroad tunnel under the Detroit River.
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China to ‘canvass’ nonprofits that receive town funding
Per a new policy, roughly 18 volunteer organizations, including the town’s three volunteer fire departments, must show financial calculations before receiving town funding.