WINDSOR, England (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gazed into each other’s eyes and pledged their lifelong love Saturday as they married in front of hundreds of royals, celebrities and friends at St. George’s Chapel and millions of TV viewers around the world. The pretty English town of Windsor sparkled on a warm spring […]
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George Michael dead at 53
Michael died at his home in Goring, England. His publicist, Cindi Berger, said he had not been ill. No other details were released. He enjoyed immense popularity early in his career as a teenybopper idol, delivering a series of hits such as “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” ”Young Guns (Go For It)” and “Freedom.” […]
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Paul LePage doesn’t want National Monument designations for Maine
AUGUSTA — Republican Gov. Paul LePage expressed his disapproval of a proposal to designate areas within the Gulf of Maine as a Marine National Monument. LePage on Friday sent two letters to President Barack Obama and Maine’s U.S. congressional delegation regarding separate proposals for monuments that LePage said will have a negative effect on Maine […]
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Russell Francis Hammond
1919 – 2015 LEWISTON — Russell Francis Hammond, 96, of Auburn passed away peacefully on Thursday Aug. 6, at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. He was born in Auburn on July 29, 1919, a son of the late Charles and Lotti Mae (Curtis) Hammond. He moved to the family farm on Hatch Road in Auburn in […]
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Farmington principal named Elementary School Principal of Year
FARMINGTON — Tracy Williams has a lot of fun in her job as principal of W.G. Mallett School. She enjoys the challenge each school day brings, students learning and growing, and she embraces teachers’ enthusiasm for the classroom. Williams, principal since 2005, was named Maine’s National Distinguished Principal of the Year for 2015 during a […]
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RSU 10 board focuses on goals
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 directors Monday considered some long-term goals, including shared beliefs and values, accountability, collaboration with staff and the community, and team development. Superintendent Craig King said the goal-setting sessions, including those on Sept. 22 and Oct. 14, will help the district devise a plan for improving academic achievement. King said […]
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Man sets himself on fire on Mall in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man set himself on fire on the National Mall in the nation’s capital as passers-by rushed over to help put out the flames, officials and witnesses said Friday afternoon. The reason for the self-immolation was not immediately clear and the man’s identity was not disclosed. But it occurred in public view, […]
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Mexican national admits being part of Portland scheme to sell fake documents
PORTLAND — A Mexican national has admitted helping undocumented workers get fake identification cards. Roman Garcia-Lopez, 56, of Portland pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court to conspiracy to produce and transfer false identification documents. He is scheduled to be sentenced in January. Using the name Romeo Bartalon, Garcia-Lopez sold false permanent resident and Social […]
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House narrowly rejects effort to halt NSA program
WASHINGTON— The House narrowly rejected a challenge to the National Security Agency’s secret collection of hundreds of millions of Americans’ phone records Wednesday night after a fierce debate pitting privacy rights against the government’s efforts to thwart terrorism. The vote was 217-205 on an issue that created unusual political coalitions in Washington, with libertarian-leaning conservatives […]