Meanwhile, Syria demands that the U.S., France and Turkey withdraw their troops.
September 2018
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cross Country: Coffey, Matson win at Festival of Champions
Bangor’s Gabe Coffey catches the field and pulls away in the boys’ race, while Sophie Matson repeats as the girls’ champ.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Canadian foreign affairs minister postpones U.N. speech amid trade talks
Among other things, the negotiators are battling over Canada’s high dairy tariffs.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Sea cucumber overharvester finds himself in a big pickle
The Seattle seafood company owner gets two years in prison and must pay $1.5 million in restitution.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UMaine notebook: Black Bears offense comes up short
Maine’s inability to come through in short-yardage situations has been a problem all season.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Religion and Values
Sex abuse scandal: Pope seeks prayers to fight ‘devil’
A Vatican statement appears to be an indirect response to accusations that Francis himself was complicit in covering up the sexual misconduct of a now-disgraced American ex-cardinal.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Michelle Obama calls for young voters to ‘take their power back’
Americans cast more votes than ever in the 2008 election, but even so, more than 80 million still didn’t vote.
Posted inPolitics
Q&A: The FBI probe of Brett Kavanaugh
A quick look at the reopened FBI investigation
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
New traffic pattern considered for Belgrade Central School
The project would separate bus traffic from the area where parents drop off and pick up their children.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Latest hurdle in grueling U.S. day care hunt: Waitlist fees
The money-back-not-guaranteed caveat is becoming routine for many working parents.