DURHAM — In the Durham Historical Society archives is an old newspaper photo of author Stephen King giving a sermon at the Methodist Church not far from his childhood home. In that photo, several items can be seen. Among them: a flag, a cross and a memorial plaque hanging on a wall. All of those […]
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Portland police make drug trafficking arrests in Bayside
A Portland Police Department spokesman said more charges are expected.
Taylor Swift shakes off drama with fun concert performance
The pop star headlines Amazon Music’s Prime Day Concert in New York City.
Canadian company wins approval for new lobster bait fish
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Woman says Jeffrey Epstein raped her when she was 15
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Three vacancies on Fairfield-area school board after council receives resignations
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210,000-year-old skull in Greece is earliest sign of modern humans in Europe or Asia
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Powell’s message to Congress: Rate cut is likely coming soon
The Federal Reserve’s chairman sends strong signal that it is prepared to cut rates in light of rising uncertainties.