The New York Democrat’s campaign had been plagued by low polling and fundraising struggles.
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Leonard Pitts: Deep dives into journalists’ digital histories are welcome
Yes, some people may be embarrassed, some careers damaged. But bring it. Because truth itself is facing a hostile takeover.
Teacher of Year finalist tackles food insecurity in Gorham
Heather Whitaker, a finalist for Maine Teacher of the Year, battles hunger in Gorham schools and the community.
Paint-a-Palooza coming to Kennebunk Free Library
Get ready to get messy! Children ages 4 and up are invited to Kennebunk Free Library on Thursday, Sept, 12 between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. for a painting extravaganza. Give the world a spin to create your own unique planet, experiment with shaving cream fluffy paint, or let your imagination run wild with a good […]
Grahamtastic annual 5k run and walk for children with cancer nears
SPRINGVALE– On Sunday, Oct. 20, Grahamtastic will hold their 9th annual 5 kilometer walk and run. The nonprofit race is being held to provide children with cancer free technology such as: Laptops, tablets and internet connection for educational purposes. The race will take begin at Nasson Community Center and will end on Bradeen Street in […]
OxyContin maker, government attorneys in settlement talks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State attorneys general and lawyers representing local governments said Tuesday they are in active settlement talks with Purdue Pharma, the maker of the prescription painkiller OxyContin that is facing billions of dollars in potential liability for its role in the nation’s opioid crisis. Purdue has been cast by attorneys and addiction […]
Acquitted murder suspect to be sentenced for illegal gun
BIDDEFORD — Timothy “Tyson” Ortiz, who was acquitted of murder and manslaughter last year in connection with the 2016 death of a Biddeford man is scheduled to be sentenced at U.S. District Court in Portland on Thursday. He pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm earlier this year. Ortiz, who was 25 when he […]
Biddeford tax rate headline was bad journalism
Editor, Kathy Russell’s “Letter to the Editor” was correct relative to the Biddeford tax rate. Your headline was correct, but it was certainly bad journalism. It has become common bureaucratic convolutions for school boards and municipalities to increase their budget request to allow for later reductions. Later they know that they can report to the […]
Constitutional amendment needed for federal lawmaking
Editor, I agree with columnist Gordon Weil on the matter of federal lawmaking yielding to state and partisan courts. An amendment to the Constitution will probably be required to effect any change. Rufus T. Firefly Biddeford
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