After the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce named Jair Bolsonaro as its person of the year, and intended to honor him at a gala, the leader pulled out of the trip when ‘faced with resistance and deliberate attacks from the mayor of New York and the pressure of interest groups.’
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Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Rainy April means fewer wildfires in northern New England
There was a trace or more of rain on 20 days in Portland last month, the National Weather Service says.
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Posted inTimes Record
Woolwich voters choose local EMS to cover town, vote not to contract with Bath
WOOLWICH — Woolwich will rely on its own local emergency medical services when its contract with North East Mobile Health Services expires this summer. Residents at the Woolwich town meeting voted 84-56 not to contract with Bath Fire and Rescue, and to instead put faith in the department that selectman Allen Greene said has “stepped […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Family, supporters work to keep West Gardiner teen’s killer behind bars
Every five years, Michael Boucher has a chance to walk out of prison.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. military plane crashes into Florida river
No one is critically injured on the chartered jet carrying 143 people from Cuba to Jacksonville.
Posted inNation & World
More than 200 rockets fired into Israel from Gaza; Israel responds, killing 6
The violence comes in the midst of negotiations over a truce between Hamas and Israel.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Italian artist builds bridge over Venice
Lorenzo Quinn creates six pairs of hands arching over a waterway, a symbol of the need to overcome divisions.
Posted inNation & World
U.K. Parliament battling vermin
Mice in the Palace of Westminster have been seen skittering over desks and frequenting cafes.
Posted inMaine
Youths rally for solar power, climate action at Portland City Hall
A few hundred students, parents, educators and others promote ‘solarizing’ the city’s schools and moving all city buildings toward 100 percent sustainability.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
KeyBank donates over $130,000 to Avesta Housing
Part of the grant will promote expanded access to safe, clean and affordable senior housing.