Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, spoke to about 100 United Auto Worker on Thursday.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World
Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
Donald Trump has recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out.
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Posted inMaine, Olympics, Sports
Breaking set to bring its energy, excitement and culture to the Olympics
The hip-hop dance style will make its first appearance in the Summer Games, giving a new audience a chance to see the dazzling mix of athleticism and artistic expression.
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
Farmington concert showcases Nordica scholarship recipients
Chana Freedberg and Jared Vigue are this year’s recipients of the Nordica scholarship.
Posted inSchools and Education
Some University of Maine at Farmington properties headed for sale sometime in 2025
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to sell several properties as part of a strategic plan to enhance financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and better align resources with the needs of today’s students.
Posted inCommunity
Phillips prepares for 65th annual Old Home Days with Maine-themed celebrations
Phillips’ 65th Annual Old Home Days, themed “Tell me you are from Maine without tellin’ me you are from Maine,” will feature a week-long celebration from August 10 to 18, packed with events and honoring local figures.
Posted inMaine, News
Remnants of Debby could drench western Maine
The tropical depression is expected to douse western parts of the state with several inches of rain Friday into Saturday, but coastal communities may see just a sprinkling.
Posted inBusiness
Wall Street rallies to its best day since 2022 on encouraging unemployment data
The S&P 500 jumped 2.3% and shaved off all but 0.5% of its loss from what was a brutal start to the week.
Posted inMaine
Photos: Waterville guardsmen prepare for disaster in “Operation Colisée” in Lewiston
The Maine National Guard 11th Civil Support Team trains during a simulated radioactive explosion at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston. All photos by Daryn Slover/Sun Journal.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Nation & World
Maine teen among Taylor Swift fans in limbo after Vienna concert cancellation
Swift’s three concerts in Vienna, Austria, were canceled after officials arrested two suspects accused of plotting an attack on the stadium, but Erin Fontaine, 19, of Augusta, had already boarded a plan when the announcements were made.