The vote for House speaker, once a formality in Congress, has devolved into another bitter showdown for the gavel.
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Biden will be plunging into Middle East turmoil on his visit to Israel
President Biden is arriving in Israel for a lightning round of diplomatic efforts as outrage sweeps through the Middle East over an explosion that killed hundreds in a Gaza Strip hospital.
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Illinois boy killed in alleged hate crime remembered as kind, playful as suspect appears in court
During funeral services, family and friends remembered the 6-year-old Palestinian American boy as a kind child who loved playing games.
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Literacy Volunteers celebrates ‘Hometown Heroes’
Modern Woodmen of America celebrated the literacy work of Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties, and honored “Hometown Heroes” Elizabeth Cooke, Maggie Davis, Greta Espeaignnette, Claire Levesque, and Aishah Wolfstone, at a MWA members meeting Sept. 19 at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay. The five Literacy Volunteers tutors were celebrated as a team […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on history of Maine’s rivers Oct. 23
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Maine’s Rivers: Subsistence to Sewers to Sustainability over Five centuries” at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23. In this talk, Lloyd Irland will discuss a series of distinct periods in the history of Maine’ rivers spanning five […]
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UMaine Farmington to host lecture on life science economy Oct. 25
The University of Maine at Farmington Public Forum series is set to present a lecture by biology professor Timothy Breton, “Making waves with big ideas on science education and research in western Maine.” In this talk, Breton will discuss growing the life science economy in Maine and the National Science Foundation grants that he recently […]
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WinterKids License to Chill Celebration set for Portland Nov. 9
WinterKids plans to hold its 12th annual License to Chill Celebration, presented by Mt. Abram Ski Resort & Bike Park, from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. This year’s event will be at a new venue, Après at 148 Anderson St. in Portland. The celebration has become a cornerstone of Maine’s winter social calendar, drawing […]
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Waterville considers buying yurts to house homeless at riverfront in winter
The City Council heard a plan Tuesday night to buy 10 yurts to provide shelter for homeless people who camp near the RiverWalk at Head of Falls.
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NLCS: Phillies rough up Diamondbacks 10-0 for 2-0 series lead
Kyle Schwarber smacks two home runs as Philadelphia pulls away in dominating win.
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Prosecutors seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on movie set
‘Additional facts have come to light’ that special prosecutors want to present to a grand jury.