This is the last column of 2023. This time of the turning of the year is often a reflective one — the year in photos, the year’s best and worst, the year’s celebrations and regrets. This recounting of last year along with concerns about the coming one, in combination with the flurry that surrounds the […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
Florida teen kills sister during fight over Christmas gifts, sheriff says
The woman, who was holding her infant son, was killed by her 14-year-old brother, who was then shot by his 15-year-old brother. Both boys were in possession of guns.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86
The brothers constantly battled with CBS’s censors and occasionally outraged viewers as well with its daring sketches and irreverent jokes.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school schedules and scores for Dec. 27-28
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES (DEC. 27) Boys’ Basketball • Bonny Eagle 67, Massabesic 53 • Freeport 62, Cape Elizabeth 30 • Easton 53, Fort Kent 50 • Forest Hills 76, Rangeley 33 • Fort Fairfield 56, Katahdin 35 • Hodgdon 61, Central Aroostook 51 • Lawrence 85, Cony 58 • Madawaska 65, Washburn 40 • Madison 49, […]
Posted inNation & World
U.S. delegation meets with Mexico for talks on surge of migrants at border
The U.S. has struggled to process thousands of migrants at the border, or house them once they reach northern cities.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Sports betting expansion could fade after rapid growth to 38 states
There are major obstacles for several states – including California and Texas – to allow sports betting to become legal.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Rick Gouzie remembered as easygoing, popular Westbrook official and friend to many
Rick Gouzie, a longtime Westbrook code enforcement officer, died last week at age 70.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Michigan Supreme Court will keep Donald Trump on 2024 ballot
The ruling contrasts with Dec. 19 decision by Colorado Supreme Court which found Trump ineligible to be president because of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham welcoming 2024 with bang-up lineup for revelers of all ages
The annual New Year Gorham takes place Sunday at three venues in town.
Posted inNation & World
Thousands flee widening Israeli assault in central Gaza as military launches new strikes
No place is safe in Gaza, and Israeli offensives are crowding most of the population into Deir al-Balah and Rafah at the territory’s southern edge as well as a tiny rural area by the southern coastline.