WASHINGTON (AP) — The Secret Service says a man shot himself to death Saturday as he stood near the fence along the north side of the White House. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were in Florida at the time. The White House says Trump has been briefed on the shooting. Authorities are […]
March 2018
Posted inJournal Tribune
World bracing for risk of Trump’s trade war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to slap taxes on steel and aluminum imports was branded Friday as “absolutely unacceptable” by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, the United States’ biggest foreign source of both metals. Trump hasn’t sparked a trade war — yet. But his provocative action has raised the risk of an […]
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Worst of flu season about over as illnesses decline
NEW YORK (AP) — The worst of the nation’s nasty flu season is finally over. The season apparently peaked in early February and has been fading since, health officials said Friday. The number of people going to the doctor with symptoms of the flu has continued to decline. Deaths from the flu or pneumonia are […]
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Rockets rally past Celtics
Houston overcomes a late six-point deficit and extends its winning streak to 15 with a 123-120 victory.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Cheverus frustrates TA, advances to regional final
Cheverus senior Luke Church, front, leads a celebration with his teammates after scoring his second goal in the Stags’ 5-1 win over Thornton Academy in Saturday’s Class A South semifinal. Cheverus will battle Biddeford in the regional final Tuesday. Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald photos. More photos below. LEWISTON—Cheverus’ boys’ hockey team is […]
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Letter to the editor: Adults should take lead from outraged students
What a brilliant idea: Arm teachers to counter military-style assaults on schools! Who would have guessed that such creative policy could emerge from the bowels of the White House, with its usual pathological lies and narcissism? It’s clear from the recent Florida tragedy that law enforcement officers aren’t up to the challenge, so why not […]
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Saturday’s NBA roundup: Nuggets hold off Cavs
Denver makes 19 3-pointers and wins despite LeBron James’s triple-double.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Student robot makers calibrate their skills at statewide tournament
Six teams earn trips to the world championship, but it’s mostly about what the students learn, a judge says.
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Saturday’s men’s college roundup: Maine advances in Hockey East playoffs
The Black Bears complete a sweep of their first-round series against UNH.
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Class C basketball: Monmouth girls, Georges Valley boys repeat
Monmouth beats previously undefeated Houlton in the girls’ final, and Georges Valley wins its third straight championship with a victory over Hall-Dale.