AUBURN — Republican Eric Brakey, a former state senator, said Wednesday he is likely to run for Congress next year against first-term U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, who captured Maine’s 2nd District seat last year by knocking off a Republican incumbent. Brakey, who has formed an exploratory committee for the race, said he will announce this […]
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Border agents arrest two Mexican nationals in Auburn
AUBURN — U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two Mexican nationals in Auburn last week after receiving information from a “concerned citizen.” According to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection news release Monday, both men were found to be “illegally present” in the United States and were taken to the Rangeley Border Patrol Station for processing. […]
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Cold spring delays strawberries but now it’s a bumper crop
ESSEX, Vt. — A cool, damp spring has delayed the strawberry crop in parts of northern New England, but many Fourth of July revelers should be able to indulge in strawberry shortcake. The crop, which usually opens to pickers in early to mid-June, was about two to three weeks behind schedule at Paul Mazza’s Fruits […]
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Strongest earthquake in 20 years rattles Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves on the July 4th holiday and causing injuries and damage in a town near the epicenter, followed by a swarm of ongoing aftershocks. The 6.4 magnitude quake struck at 10:33 […]
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Gene Lyons: Too fine a point on Biden remark
Regarding “horse race” coverage of presidential primaries, the current Democratic contest quite resembles the Kentucky Derby. Coming out of the starting gate, there are at least twice as many entries as there ought to be. The majority have no realistic chance. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio? Crackpot New Age guru Marianne Williamson? Former tech […]
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Arundel’s Maine Classic Car Museum cruises into opening week
ARUNDEL — Those in search of a genuine slice of Americana will find more than they bargained for at the new Maine Classic Car Museum. Since opening to the public Monday, visitors have been astonished at what Motorland co-owners Tim Stentiford amd Tom Marshall and their crew have been able to showcase at the 10,000-square-foot […]
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James Burns: Our legacy of liberty
“We charge you, King George, with ‘a long train of abuses’ designed to establish an absolute tyranny over these states.’” Our 1776 Declaration of Independence was also a Declaration of Defiance, detailing the high crimes and misdemeanors of a tyrannical despot. The king was accused of “obstructing justice, imposing taxes, and cutting off our trade.” […]
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Fireworks displays to entertain thousands across York County
YORK COUNTY — Tonight the rockets’ red glare, along with a rainbow of other colors, will brighten the nighttime skyline across York County to commemorate the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. Here’s where a rundown of where and when to watch fireworks locally in York County: • Arundel’s display starts at […]
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