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Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 1 pm

 

Maine newspaper, bought by owner of Press Herald, to close after 135 years


Executive Editor Ed Pierce announced Tuesday that Biddeford’s Journal Tribune will cease publication after its Oct. 12 run.
 
 
 

How well do you know Maine’s role in television and film?


Hey movie buffs, here's the trivia quiz you've been waiting for.
 
 
 

Jared Golden says Trump’s intent matters most in impeachment inquiry


When it comes to impeaching President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden says the intent behind Trump’s actions will matter most.
 
 
 

Conservatives balk at Trump congratulating China’s Communist Party


Trump's congratulatory tweet belied America’s foreign policy position and ignoref decades of human rights abuses.
 
 
 

York property is valued at more than $4 billion. That’s the second highest in the state.


That’s behind Portland but ahead of No. 3 on the list, South Portland, according to the town's assessor.
 
 
 

Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro to proclaim Oct. 14 Columbus Day


This comes as the state moves to instead recognize Indigenous Peoples Day.
 
 
 

Trump congratulates Chinese Communist Party on 70-year rule


"Congratulations to President Xi and the Chinese people on the 70th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China!"
 
 
 

Veterans fuming over smoking ban at VA facilities


Smoking was already prohibited inside VA medical buildings, but now patients, employees and visitors will not be able to puff away anywhere on the grounds.
 
 
 

High level of fecal contamination closes southern Maine cove to clamming


Biddeford Pool's water quality has been declining in recent years, resulting in a three-month closure this season.
 
 
 

Mitch McConnell says if the House impeaches Trump, Senate rules require a trial


But how the Senate majority leader proceeds from there is far less known.
 
 
 

William Barr personally asked foreign officials to aid inquiry into CIA, FBI activities in 2016


The attorney general’s active role also underscores the degree to which a nearly three-year-old election still consumes significant resources and attention inside the federal government.
 
 
 

A $5.5 million ice arena has opened in Piscataquis County


“It’s pretty impressive what the Libra Foundation has been part of here, building this rink and giving the kids and the community and the school a great facility to play hockey."
 
 
 

Emera buyer now says it doesn’t need to borrow the full $959M price to buy Maine utility


The head of the Canadian company that plans to buy Emera Maine said Monday that the company won’t have to borrow the full purchase price of $959 million to complete the deal.
 
 
 

Bangor Symphony kicks off a season that has a little bit of everything


“She has taken the bull by the horns, when it comes to the symphonic form, and we’re immensely thrilled to present new work from her.”
 
 
 

Why the UMaine football team likely won’t make the playoffs this season


The margin for error for the Black Bears is now razor thin.
 
 
 

How possible 19th-century remains could alter the plans for Bucksport’s salmon farm


A contractor has examined part of the former Verso Paper mill site in Bucksport to ensure that a proposed $180 million Atlantic salmon farm does not disturb archaeological remains that might be there.
 
 
 

The quick-and-dirty guide on how to call a moose


Do you speak moose? If you’re a Mainer (or if you want to pretend that you are), knowing how to talk to a moose ought to be a required skill.
 
 
 

Astronaut Jessica Meir to speak with Caribou students from space


Out of more than 200 downlink proposals, NASA approved Caribou and only nine others in the country.
 
 
 

Giant puffball mushrooms amaze Presque Isle forager


The Maine forest is filled with some truly spectacular mushrooms, including the giant puffball.
 
 

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