Carolyn Welch was an inspiration. An outdoor friend of mine and my wife, Nancy, for about 35 years, she organized and led hundreds of skiing, hiking, whitewater and sea kayaking trips. Carolyn passed away last year at the age of 86. She was still leading trips as late as the year before she died. Carolyn’s […]
August 2024
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Indiana Jones’ iconic fedora fetches $630,000 at auction
The brown felt fedora was worn by Harrison Ford in 1984’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.’
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Rain, low clouds cancel Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival launches on Sunday morning
Since Friday, balloon launches have been canceled due to heavy fog, strong winds, low cloud cover and rain.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, AP source says
The Republican from New York is expected to enter the plea at a court hearing planned for Monday on Long Island, according to a person familiar with the matter
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire
While Kamala Harris has energized supporters as she prepares to accept the Democratic nomination, progressive activists maintain their mission remains the same.
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Alain Delon, French actor and heartthrob, dies at 88
With his handsome looks and tender manner, the actor was able to combine toughness with an appealing, vulnerable quality that made him one of France’s memorable leading men.
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Ukrainian troops strike 2 key bridges in Russia’s Kursk area. Could that mean they plan to stay?
The strikes, apparently aimed at stymieing a Russian counterpush, could mean that Kyiv intends to seek a foothold in the region.
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Person allegedly steals forklift, knocks out power for 6,700 Lewiston-Auburn residents
Central Maine Power was able to reroute power and restore service for most affected customers within 10 minutes. Police are investigating the incident.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Ask Maine Audubon: Muskrats in the pond are not a nuisance
Wildlife questions from Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
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Hunting: As summer springs forward, next season can’t get here soon enough
Mainers don’t need a calendar to recognize when the seasons change, it’s time to tend bear baits, practice your bow shooting, tune up the moose calls and mend decoy lines.