The Harris campaign held canvassing events this weekend following visits from high-profile Democrats, while Republicans turned their focus to Austin Theriault’s bid to unseat Rep. Jared Golden.
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A chess club for kids thrives in a Congo refugee camp. It’s about more than the game
In the midst of one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, a chess club for kids is thriving in a refugee camp.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Debby largely spares central Maine, as summer rain lower than record 2023
The storm clearing the area Saturday was good news for several area events and for viewing the Perseid meteor shower, expected to peak Sunday night.
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy works to change its culture following sexual abuse and harassment scandal
The grueling basic training for fledgling cadets is being revamped this year in light of a sexual abuse scandal.
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Even without plea deal, 9/11 suspects may never face a verdict
A Defense Department disagreement over how to bring to justice the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and four others has thrown the cases into disarray
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Sports
Cringy moves and a white b-girl’s durag prompt questions about Olympic breaking’s authenticity
From the Australian b-girl with the meme-worthy “kangaroo” dance move to the silver-medal winning Lithuanian in a durag, breaking’s Olympic debut had a few moments that raised questions.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump is putting mass deportations at heart of his campaign. Some Republicans are worried
The former president has suggested he would use the National Guard and possibly even the military to target between 15 million and 20 million people.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
In Las Vegas, Kamala Harris sees chance to improve her odds of winning
The Democratic presidential nominee visits the state Saturday with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
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Family of veteran who died in WWII gets overdue Purple Heart, Victory Medal
The ceremony to posthumously honor Pvt. John Yianitsas was held last month in Lewiston.
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Travis Scott released from police custody a day after arrest over Paris hotel altercation
Prosecutors in France say the rapper was released ‘because the incident was minor.’