Those who remained at the outdoor rally on an airport tarmac huddled in the cold Friday night as they waited for the former president to touch down.
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Israel’s first open attack on Iran targets missile sites, apparently spares oil and nuclear ones
The strikes risk pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of spiraling violence across the Middle East.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
8 offshore wind leases in Gulf of Maine up for auction next week
Established electricity purchasing systems, strong demand for clean energy, a supply chain being developed and strong winds are seen as advantages for the Gulf of Maine as a site for offshore wind turbines.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Watch: Lewiston gathering seeks light a year after the darkness
More than 900 people gathered to remember victims of the Oct. 25 mass shooting and honor those who helped.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine organic farmers group formally recognizes union for its employees
Employees at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and MOFGA Certification Services put together the union and requested recognition in September.
Posted inNation & World
Biden visits Indian Country and apologizes for the ‘sin’ of a 150-year boarding school policy
The government-run boarding schools for decades forcibly separated children from their parents.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and prostitution charges
Prosecutors allege that for years, he and two others lured men into taking part in sex parties by dangling the promise of modeling for the clothing retailer.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston, Auburn students bond over grief, hope
Rallying behind the ‘Lewiston Strong’ slogan, students and educators in Twin Cities set out to thank and recognize the first responders that came to Lewiston’s aid at its darkest hour.
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Bates College community comes together for Oct. 25 remembrance service
‘Grief is complicated,’ offered one student. ‘Hope is just a quiet resilience.’
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Trump, Vance
U.S. officials believe Trump and Vance are among several people whose phone numbers are believed to have been targeted and suspect it to be part of a larger cyber-espionage campaign launched by China, the FBI said.