Freeport resident and retired schoolteacher William Rixon has been demonstrating outside L.L. Bean since the beginning of September. This week, he got a response.
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No gun, no car, no living witnesses against man charged in Tupac killing, defense lawyer says
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis was arrested Sept. 29 outside a home in suburban Henderson, Nevada, where attorney Ross Goodman said Davis has lived for more than a decade.
Biden declares support for Israel and Ukraine is ‘vital’ for U.S. security, will ask Congress for billions
President Biden delivered only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.
U.S. military shoots down missiles and drones as it faces growing threats in volatile Middle East
The attacks follow similar drone strikes over the past few days against U.S. and coalition bases in Iraq amid simmering anger.
Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel win Publick Occurrences award for ‘Homeless in Maine’ series
The joint investigation was prompted by personal observations of the staff that the population of homeless in Lewiston, Augusta and Waterville was clearly on the rise over the summer of 2022.
Maine’s 207 area code gets another 3.5 years
The state will continue to have a single 207 area code until at least 2032 based on the latest estimate.
Republicans warn many Gaza refugees could be headed for the U.S. Here’s why that’s unlikely
Here’s a closer look at what’s being said and what the realities are.
Jim Jordan says he’s still running for House gavel, but Republican plan for a temporary speaker falls flat
Moderates who have twice rejected Jordan are unwilling to support him now, while the Ohio Republican’s hard-right allies are refusing to allow a temporary speaker to gain more power.
Week 8 high school football predictions
The Central Maine sports staff predicts the winner’s of the regional football games.
State’s new education podcast features 2 Portland teachers
The Maine Department of Education plans to highlight state educators and education in the monthly show.