The island nation has a small band of tobacco factory readers, a job that has become a unique part of its culture.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Augusta man charged with arson after allegedly setting off fireworks inside apartment
Gerald Stackpole, 44, was arrested Thursday after a Jefferson Street apartment caught fire as a result of his alleged use of fireworks, police say.
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Posted inSports
Spain beats Switzerland on penalties at Euro 2020
Spain earns a spot in Tuesday’s semifinal after the match ended in a 1-1 draw through extra time.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Sale, Red Sox wise not to worry about velocity
Chris Sale, making his way back from Tommy John surgery, has been successful in the low 90s.
Posted inNation & World
Trudeau denounces church burnings, vandalism in Canada
Several Catholic churches have recently been vandalized or damaged in fires following the discovery of more than 1,100 unmarked graves at the sites of 3 former residential schools run by the church.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Museum fetes 200 years of cartoon canines
The world’s largest cartoon museum is commemorating two centuries of dogs in comic strips, editorial cartoons, comic books and animation.
Posted inSports
Injuries impacting NBA’s Eastern Conference finals
Atlanta star Trae Young has missed two games with a bone bruise, while Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Game 5.
Posted inMaine
Parents arrested after baby suffers drug overdose in Maine
The 11-month-old girl was found in cardiac arrest and taken to a hospital, where she was resuscitated and stabilized.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Sox prospect Casas, but not Duran, on U.S. Olympic baseball roster
The decision to keep outfielder Jarren Duran off the roster was reportedly made by the USOC in case he is called up to the Red Sox.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Sports Digest: Cheverus grad fourth in 400 at Outdoor Nationals
The Cheverus graduate finishes in 54.21 and will compete in the 800 on Saturday.