Volunteer bakers are sought for The Winthrop Maine Historical Society Cookie Walk. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 16, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Drop off of cookies is requested between 10 a.m. and 6 […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
More bodies found after surprise eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi, raising apparent toll to 23
Rescuers are contending with bad weather and terrain constraints, as the scouring wind brings heat from the eruptions.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Alaska Airlines is buying Hawaiian Airlines. Will the Biden administration let the merger fly?
The administration is certain to take a close look at Alaska Air Group’s $1.9 billion bid to acquire Hawaiian Airlines.
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Whistleblower allegation: Harvard muzzled disinfo team after $500 million Zuckerberg donation
The Kennedy School rejected the allegations of unfair treatment and donor interference as the research team launched a deep dive into a damning trove of Facebook files.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Lisbon man flees police, arrested in Topsham
Thomas Coffill, 51, rammed a cruiser with his vehicle before submitting to arrest.
Posted inNation & World
British research ship crosses paths with world’s largest iceberg
The mega iceberg known as the A23a was met on Friday as it drifts out of Antarctica.
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Former career U.S. diplomat charged with spying for Cuban intelligence for decades
The Justice Department’s complaint provides a case study of what American officials say are long-standing efforts by Cuba and its sophisticated intelligence services to target U.S. government officials.
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Versant Power raps wind transmission line, says it adds costs, not benefits, for many customers
The proposed Aroostook Renewable Gateway would connect power from a wind farm to the New England grid, but the project has faced many obstacles as its seeks regulatory approval.
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Monday’s college roundup: UMaine’s Anne Simon wins another America East honor
Women’s basketball: Guard Anne Simon is named the America East Player of the Week for the third time this season.
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College football notebook: Three transfer QBs, one receiver are Heisman finalists
Vying for the Heisman are QB’s Jayden Daniels (LSU), Bo Nix (Oregon), Michael Penix Jr. (Washington) and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison.