Pets’ love is unconditional, so it’s no wonder that pet parents want to keep their beloved animals by their side as much as possible. Pet owners whose pets spend ample time in the car should brush up on some safety precautions to ensure the roadways are safe for all travelers, including those covered in fur. […]
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HHS investigates Secretary Tom Price's travel on charter jets
In this Sept. 15, 2017, photo, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price speaks at the Mirmont Treatment Center in Media, Pa. Federal investigators say they are reviewing Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price’s recent use of costly charter flights on official business to see if it complied with government travel regulations. The inspector […]
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U.S., U.K. ban electronics from Mideast, North Africa flights
This May 8, 2014 file photo shows Emirates passenger planes at Dubai airport in United Arab Emirates. The U.S. government is temporarily barring passengers on certain flights originating in eight other countries from bringing most types of electronics in their carry-on luggage. A U.S. official tells The Associated Press that the ban beginning Tuesday, March […]
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Sûreté du Québec, Oxford County Sheriff, state police join forces
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, Maine State Police and the Sûreté du Québec will partner to keep American and Canadian travelers safe over the holiday weekend. In the U.S., it’s Columbus Day weekend. In Canada, it’s Action de Grâce, a holiday similar to the American Thanksgiving celebrated the second Monday in October. […]
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Ali-Liston 50th: Paul Dube, businessman who got big boost
The Phantom Punch at 50 Interactive guide to our stories, photos, audio and video | Audio: Listen to the radio broadcast from the fight | Video: Can you see the punch? | Interactive timeline of the fighters’ careers | Newspaper coverage & readers’ memories from 1965 In 1965, both the Twin Cities travel agent and the world heavyweight champion were off to a pretty good start […]
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Fast lane to get a bit faster on some parts of Maine’s highways
Post by MaineDOT. Post by MaineDOT. PORTLAND — Just in time for the busy summer travel season, Maine is increasing the speed limit on most of Interstate 295 and long sections of the state-run portion of Interstate 95, but motorists will have to wait until later in the summer to go faster on the Maine Turnpike, […]
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Auburn-Lewiston YMCA Boys’ Basketball Team
The fifth-and-sixth grade Auburn/Lewiston YMCA boys’ basketball team remained undefeated in the Cape Community League A division with a 55-17 victory over Saco recently. Storm Jipson led the attack with 15 points. Dan Milks was next with 10 points followed by Max Creaser with nine points,Devonte Scott had eight, Austin Brown seven points, Giles Paradie […]
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Storm wreaks havoc on Thanksgiving travel plans
Woman on noon news said travel was a bit slow this AM. Took her little under an hour 2 go from Lew-Aub area to Kennebunk. Ya It’s 50+ miles! — Maine Turnpike (@MaineTurnpike) November 27, 2013 GRAY — Whipping winds, driving rain and snow throughout the state have prompted multiple weather advisories and delayed and […]
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Thanksgiving travelers cast wary eye as storm heads east
DALLAS (AP) — A winter storm blamed for at least 11 fatal accidents in the West, Texas and Arkansas threatens to dampen the Thanksgiving holiday for millions of Americans traveling this week. Nearly 300 American Airlines and American Eagle flights were canceled in and out of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Monday due to the […]