Connie Martinson, who interviewed thousands of authors on TV, dies at 90

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March 27, 2023

Connie Martinson, who interviewed thousands of authors on TV, dies at 90

She self-funded her cable and public television show. Guests included Gore Vidal, Joyce Carol Oates, Norman Mailer, Maya Angelou and Rosa Parks.
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March 26, 2023

Twitter says parts of its source code has leaked online

NEW YORK — Some parts of Twitter’s source code – the fundamental computer code on which the social network runs – were leaked online, the social media company said in a legal filing on Sunday that was first reported by The New York Times. According to the legal document, filed with the U.S. District Court of […]
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March 26, 2023

March madness ends, spring begins on a cool note

The March nor’easters are long gone, but the winter chill is lingering into early spring for Maine. Let’s look at the snowfall totals from the weekend before we get into the early spring outlook. The County came in with several inches of snow from the latest (and hopefully last) snowstorm to hit Maine. South of […]
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March 26, 2023

Biden’s FAA nominee withdraws after Sinema scuttles committee vote

Republican senators said Phillip Washington lacked the aviation safety experience required for the job.
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March 26, 2023

Mass protests erupt after Netanyahu fires defense chief

Netanyahu’s dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant signaled that the prime minister and his allies will barrel ahead this week with the overhaul plan.
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March 25, 2023

McConnell leaves rehab facility after therapy for concussion

The Senate Republican leader will spend the next few days working from home.
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March 24, 2023

U.S., Canada end loophole that let asylum-seekers cross border

Asylum seekers without U.S. or Canadian citizenship who are caught within 14 days of crossing anywhere along the 3,145-mile border will be sent back.
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March 24, 2023

Darcelle, world’s oldest working drag queen, dies at 92

As a performer, Darcelle was known for hosting the longest-running drag show on the U.S. West Coast.
Published
March 24, 2023

Airline passenger honored for tackling man in flight attack

EXETER, N.H. — An airline passenger who helped tackle a man trying stab a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon was honored Friday by his hometown police department in New Hampshire. Jeff Neil, a former bouncer who now works for a software company, received the “Citizen Award” for his actions earlier this month, which were […]
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March 23, 2023

Netanyahu vows to unite Israel but opponents dismiss pledge

Israel’s parliament passed the first of several laws that make up its contentious judicial overhaul as protesters staged another day of demonstrations aimed at raising alarm over what they see as the country’s descent toward autocracy.