ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Perhaps the Boston Red Sox will look back at this weekend as the games that got their title defense back on track. The World Series champions won a series for the first time this season when Andrew Benintendi hit a grand slam and a tiebreaking ninth-inning sacrifice fly and catcher Christian […]
2019
Posted inNation & World
Armed with Mueller report, Democrats confront challenge of Trump’s messaging machine
WASHINGTON — President Trump summarized the special counsel report on the day of its release with four words in all caps – “NO COLLUSION. NO OBSTRUCTION.” The first two were not addressed by the report. The second two falsely described Robert Mueller’s findings. But the pithy declaration, set in a Game of Thrones “Game Over” […]
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24 arrests made after explosions kill at least 207 in Sri Lanka
The Foreign Ministry says the bodies of at least 27 foreigners from a variety of countries were recovered.
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2019 Lee Auto Malls Community Farm Champion
Family-owned and operated Goranson Farm in Dresden is in its 35th year.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Red Sox get first series win, beat Rays 6-5 behind Benintendi
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Perhaps the Boston Red Sox will look back at this weekend as the games that got their title defense back on track. The World Series champions won a series for the first time this season when Andrew Benintendi hit a grand slam and a tiebreaking ninth-inning sacrifice fly and catcher […]
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Trump brushes off Romney’s criticism, points to loss in 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Mitt Romney says he’s “sickened” by the dishonesty the Russia investigation found in the Trump White House, but the president fires back that Romney should have put the same energy into running for president in 2012 that the Utah Republican has tapped in criticizing him. Romney also tweeted Friday that in […]
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Muzzin, Maple Leafs eye elimination of Bruins in Game 6
BOSTON (AP) — Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin has extra motivation to beat Boston on Sunday and eliminate the Bruins in six games: It would mean some extra time to spend with his brand-new baby daughter. Muzzin’s wife, Courtney, gave birth to a daughter, Luna, on Thursday, the off day between Games 4 and 5. […]
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Looking for a new hike? Go East, young man (and woman)
The easternmost point on the continental U.S., Quoddy Head State Park in Lubec offers beautiful walks in addition to the iconic lighthouse.
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Celtics can sweep; Warriors, Raptors, Blazers aiming at 3-1
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The stars have been stars in these playoffs. Kyrie Irving has Boston on the cusp of sweeping away Indiana Pacers. Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Golden State are coming off a game against the Los Angeles Clippers where the Warriors looked very much like the NBA champions again. Damian Lillard and […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine voters should throw off yoke of party domination
On Page D1 April 14, the headline on Jim Fossel’s column states: “Simplification of tax code would achieve bipartisan goals.” The other, on Brian Klaas’ commentary, reads: “Can America survive scandal overload?” First, may We the People have a tax code that meets America’s goals, not bipartisan ones. Second, we live in the Age of […]