WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist says he’s surprised the #MeToo movement hasn’t had more impact on corporate America. Steve Bannon says he thinks Time’s Up is “the single most powerful potential political movement in the world.” Bannon spoke Saturday in New York during an ideas festival sponsored by The Economist. His […]
September 2018
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Kids trail bike ride Sept. 22
SANFORD — Three Rivers Land Trust, Sanford Parks & Recreation, Sanford Trails, Nasson Bike Center and Fast & Happy Bicycles are hosting a children’s trail ride on Saturday, Sept. 22 at McDougal Orchards (201 Hanson Ridge Road, Springvale) to celebrate Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. Start time is 8:30 a.m. and the last riders will head […]
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Grand jury indicts Skowhegan suspect in armed robbery of bank
SKOWHEGAN — A Skowhegan man has been indicted by a Somerset County grand jury on robbery and theft charges in connection with a bank holdup in January in Norridgewock. Dustin L. Everett, 34, of Gerald’s Way in Skowhegan, is charged with class A robbery with use of a firearm and class B theft with use […]
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Lobsterman sentenced to 45 days for ramming a skiff
ROCKLAND — A Vinalhaven lobsterman was sentenced Thursday to 45 days in jail for trying to ram a skiff in 2016. Carl B. Gross, 32, had pleaded guilty last year and was on a 12-month deferred disposition. The agreement called for a cap of 90 days in jail with the defense able to argue for […]
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Pregnant woman, child critically injured in Fryeburg crash
A pregnant woman and her 8-year-old son suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday morning in a head-on collision on Route 302 in Fryeburg, police said. The 29-year-old woman, of Denmark, along with three children under the age of 8, were traveling west around 9:30 a.m. when a vehicle crossed into the woman’s lane and slammed into her […]
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Women business owners: Don’t forget about your retirement plan
American Business Women’s Day is celebrated on Sept. 22. And there is indeed cause for celebration, because, in recent decades, the number of women business owners has risen sharply, to the point where nearly 40 percent of all businesses are now women-owned, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are one of these owners, […]
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Shaker Hill Apple Festival nears on Sept. 22, 23
ALFRED — Shaker Hill will be the place to be for everything apple Sept. 22 and 23, as York County Shelter Programs inc. and the Alfred Shaker Museum continue the annual Shaker Hill Apple Festival. The two-day festival on Shaker Hill Road, off Route 202, draws more than 8,000 people, say organizers of the festival […]
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Saco church hosts Baked Bean, Chop Suey supper
Baked Bean and American Chop Suey Supper Saturday evening, Sept. 29, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Most Holy Trinity Church Hall, 271 Main St., Saco. Supper includes baked beans, American chop suey, ham and frankfurters, bread, cole slaw, pickles and beets, coffee and punch along with apple and blueberry crisp for dessert. Free will donations accepted. […]
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Battle for dominance in the Maine Legislature could come down to a handful of races
AUGUSTA — Voter reaction to two politicians not even on the ballot in 2018 – Gov. Paul LePage and President Trump – could play heavily in determining which party controls the Maine Legislature for the next two years. Power at the State House is currently split near evenly, with the Republicans holding a one-seat majority […]
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Bush granddaughter Ellie LeBlond Sosa to co-present Bush love story at UNE’s 2018 Bush Lecture
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has announced that Ellie LeBlond Sosa, granddaughter of President George H.W. Bush and the late Barbara Bush, and Kelly Anne Chase, a New England-based writer and magazine editor, will serve as co-speakers for the 2018 George and Barbara Bush Distinguished Lecture Series. The event will be held at […]