Trying out a new tactic in Western Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris ordered her aides to roll the tape on giant jumbotron screens to show clips of Donald Trump making inflammatory statements and threats.
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Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Biddeford
Former President George H.W. Bush was taken to a Biddeford hospital Sunday after experiencing fatigue and low blood pressure, a family spokesman said. James McGrath said on Twitter that Bush probably will remain at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford for a few days for observation. “The president is awake and alert, and not in any […]
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Janice Doris Leonas
POLAND — Janice Doris Leonas, 76, of Poland, passed away on Thursday, March 15, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lewiston on Nov. 21, 1941, a daughter of the late Joseph Albert Bordeau and Doris Etta (Taylor) Bordeau. She attended local schools, graduating from Edward Little High School in the […]
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Joe Biden discusses Obama, alt-right movement and his hopes in Portland appearance
The former vice president appeared at Merrill Auditorium with former Sen. George Mitchell. Former Vice President Joe Biden traveled to Maine to promote his new book Wednesday night, but said nothing about whether he might run for president. Biden appeared at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium with former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, who asked about Biden’s new […]
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UMaine-Augusta names Rebecca Wyke as new president
AUGUSTA (AP) — The University of Maine System says the system’s finance and administration vice chancellor Rebecca Wyke will be the next president of the University of Maine at Augusta. A spokesman for the university system says Wyke’s appointment will be effective July 1. The appointment comes after the approval of the Board of Trustees […]
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Beckie Conrad named new LA Metro Chamber president
LEWISTON — After a search that drew more than 50 applications from across the country, the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce named Beckie Conrad its new president and CEO on Wednesday. She’ll take over the post March 27. Conrad, who lives in Auburn, said she originally moved to Lewiston to attend Bates College and […]
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Beckie Conrad named new LA Metro Chamber president
LEWISTON — After a search that drew more than 50 applications from across the country, the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce named Beckie Conrad its new president and CEO on Wednesday. She’ll take over the post March 27. Conrad, who lives in Auburn, said she originally moved to Lewiston to attend Bates College and […]
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U.S. Sen. Angus King promises thorough probe of alleged Russia-Trump ties
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence is about to get moving on its investigation into possible ties between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia. U.S. Sen. Angus King, a Maine independent who is a member of the panel, said the probe “will be underway next week, at least on the staff level.” King also promised that […]
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Three organizations presenting end-of-life conversation
Central Maine Medical Center, Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the Hospice Foundation of America, are leading and coordinating a public awareness campaign on the importance of talking about end-of-life preferences and goals with loved ones and medical professionals. “Hopefully, the fact that the two local hospitals […]
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Bates College grad chosen to lead community college system
AUGUSTA — A Bates College graduate was chosen Tuesday as president of the Maine Community College System, according to an announcement. The board of trustees voted unanimously to appoint Derek Langhauser, 54. He has served as interim president since February 2015. He succeeds John Fitzsimmons, who resigned in January 2015 after Gov. Paul LePage demanded his […]