Political campaigns look for motivational catch phrases. One of the most famous, posted in Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign headquarters, simply read: “The economy, stupid.” Distracted workers were to focus on this single issue as a key to winning. This year, the key may just be emerging to voters distracted by daily polls. It could be: […]
August 2024
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Washburn man’s cause of death remains unknown, chief medical examiner says
Erik Foote, whose body was found in April on the banks of the Aroostook River in Caribou, was last seen alive in January, when he was picked up by a Washburn police sergeant.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine voter registrations spiked after Biden exited presidential race
Registrations jumped following Biden’s announcement on July 21 and the month ended with 3,793 registrations, the most of any month in the past year with the exception of November 2023.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
NASCAR rules Austin Dillon’s win at Richmond won’t count toward Cup Series playoffs
Dillon sent Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano into the wall in rapid succession on the final lap to clear a path toward victory at Richmond Raceway.
Posted inSports
Sidelines: Competing as a pro wrestler brings much joy — and what a ride it’s been
Central Maine sports columnist Dave Dyer looks back at his 5 years of professional wrestling.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
The first phase of renovation work at Fitzpatrick Stadium nears completion
The Portland Hearts of Pine expect to spend over $2 million for needed improvements to the city-owned athletic stadium.
Posted inNation & World, News
Hunter Biden reportedly sought U.S. government help for Ukrainian gas company Burisma
The report comes weeks before Hunter Biden is set to stand trial on federal charges alleging he failed to pay taxes on money he received from Burisma and other foreign businesses.
Posted inSports
Red Sox reinstate Jarren Duran after two-game suspension
Duran was disciplined for directing a homophobic slur at a fan during Sunday’s game at Fenway Park.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Push to strip Jordan Chiles of Olympic medal smells awfully foul
Commentary: The court that ruled against Jordan Chiles is a hive of cronies and insiders, established and steered by the IOC and various sports federations as cover.
Posted inSports
Vikings’ rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss entire season after knee surgery
McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick in the draft, was injured on Saturday in his first game with Minnesota.
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