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After 12 feet of snow, Northern Maine is ready for spring

by Associated Press March 30, 2019March 30, 2019

CARIBOU — A scarcity of snow in March has likely erased the possibility of a new snowfall record in northern Maine, but most folks aren’t shedding any tears. There’s still more than 30 inches of snow on the ground in a region that was pummeled by more than 12 feet that started accumulating in the […]

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Hundreds bid farewell to Westbrook native killed in Arkansas

by Beth Quimby March 30, 2019March 30, 2019

Shawn Mckeough Jr., 23, a member of the Air Force who was shot and killed while trying to stop an armed robbery, is honored and laid to rest in his hometown.

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Tulsa museum to feature Bob Dylan paintings

by Associated Press March 30, 2019March 30, 2019

The exhibit will showcase 12 pastel portraits the musician painted.

Maine, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Incidents of racism on the rise this year in Maine schools

by Edward D. Murphy March 30, 2019

Reports of hate speech and racist incidents involving students in 2 districts come as an official in the Attorney General’s Office says he has seen more such reports this year than at any time in his 12 years on the job.

Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

Red Cross ready to aid Venezuela, warns against politics

by CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA Associated Press March 29, 2019March 30, 2019

The organization says it will not accept any interference from President Nicolas Maduro or opposition leader Juan Guaido.

Business, Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

Trump issues new permit for stalled Keystone XL pipeline

by MATTHEW DALY Associated Press March 29, 2019March 30, 2019

The order is intended to speed up development of the controversial pipeline.

Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

Man behind hoax call that led to fatal shooting gets 20 years in prison

by ROXANA HEGEMAN Associated Press March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

The California man made bogus emergency calls to authorities across the U.S., including one that led police to fatally shoot a Kansas man following a dispute between two online video game players.