BIARRITZ, France (AP) — President Donald Trump heads into a summit with global economic powers confronting the consequences of his preference for going it alone in a polarized nation and an interconnected world. The Group of Seven nations are gathering in a French beach resort town at one of the most unpredictable moments in Trump’s […]
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New York Times Best Sellers
The New York Times List of Best Sellers for the week ending Aug. 25, 2019: FICTION 1. Where The Crawdads Sing Delia Owens A woman who survived alone in the marsh becomes a murder suspect. 2. The Inn James Patterson; Candice Fox A former Boston police […]
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Home Country: Reflections on chamber promotions
Delbert McLain dropped in at the Mule Barn yesterday for a quick cup. He was wearing his usual suit and tie, despite the heat. Usually Delbert does his coffee drinking and socializing out at the country club where the business guys go. We’ve been there, and the chairs don’t fit as well. For the past […]
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Gordon Weil: Federal lawmaking yields to states, partisan courts
Last week, Maine joined other states in two federal court cases seeking to overturn Trump Administration moves. By now, that’s routine. States frequently team up to oppose actions by the executive branch. The party doesn’t matter. States governed by Democrats challenge President Trump and states governed by Republicans are still chasing President Obama. The result […]
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Summerfest always a hit
SCARBOROUGH — The annual Summerfest drew hundreds to the Clifford Kippy Mitchell Field at Scarborough High School. Vendors, a 5K, community info booths, an alternative rock band, Bounce Zone, roaming train, troop of pirates, dunk tank, sports and a fireworks finale made the festival a picturesque summer event. Entering the fest, attendees were met with […]
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Beatles tribute rocks Mill Creek
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Aug. 14 Mill Creek Summer Concert ended the six-week season and brought together a crowd of about 350 for a night of Beatles hits performed by Studio Two. The Beatles tribute band played a range from the Beatles’ core catalog, from the feel-good pop rock of “A Hard Day’s Night” to […]
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The Book Corner
The Editor by Steven Rowley Published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons 2019 Pages 308 Price $27. 99 Steven Rowley, the author of this new novel, is originally from Portland, Maine. He graduated from Emerson College, in Boston, my old alma mater, and I selected the book for both reasons. I also liked the title, “The […]
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Naples man, 78, accused of stealing motor home, driving it to Kittery
A 78-year-old Naples man was charged with felony theft after he was found in a motor home he allegedly stole in Alfred, Maine State Police said Friday. Police say Joseph Boldiga was found Friday in the motor home in the parking lot of the Kittery rest area on Interstate 95. Boldiga is accused of stealing […]
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Local American Legion funds new flag for Saco monument
SACO — Thanks to the efforts of a local veterans group and community members, a flagpole has been replaced at the firefighters’ monument at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Laurel Hill Cemetery is located at 293 Beach St. and was founded in 1884, according to the book “Laurel Hill Cemetery of Saco, Maine” by Leslie and Emory […]
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