Florida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday.
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Posted inNation & World, News
The Ukraine war, propaganda-style, is coming to Russian movie screens. Will people watch?
Similar movies have been box-office disasters. Plus, sociologists say the public interest in following the war has waned.
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Posted inUncategorized
Seth Carey seeks access to secret grand jury testimony
Former DA contender claims testimony may prove his allegation he was targeted for a ‘politically-motivated prosecution’
Posted inLocal Government
Jay board selects low bidder to fix Woodman Hill Road in North Jay
Selectmen agreed to close the Riley Road bridge over the Androscoggin River for the POW/MIA service Sept. 16.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Republicans silence ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat for day on ‘out of order’ rule; crowd erupts
House Republicans determined the young Black member violated newly enacted rules designed to punish disruptive members.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
SNL’s Heidi Gardner to take part in ‘World Largest Tailgate’ before NFL kickoff game
The show dubbed as the ‘World’s Largest Tailgate’ looks to celebrate the start of the football season as the Super Bowl defending champion Chiefs host the Detroit Lions on Sept. 7,
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Housing, cost of living top of mind for Mainers in UNH poll
Hot-button issues like abortion and gun control have taken a back seat to the economic concerns that affect respondents’ lives on a daily basis.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
U.S., China agree to discuss export controls
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says she and her Chinese counterpart also agreed to set up a group to discuss other commercial issues.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Authorities identify husband as killer in ‘Lady of the Dunes’ Massachusetts cold case
The remains of Ruth Marie Terry, who was killed in 1974, were only identified in October.
Posted inBusiness, News
Hawaii power utility faults county firefighters for devastating wildfire
Hawaii’s electric utility takes responsibility for the initial fire, but said firefighters declared the blaze contained and left the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby.