Feyisa Lilesa doesn’t feel safe enough to return home after winning a silver medal in Rio.
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Posted inBusiness
National Toy Hall of Fame names finalists
Care Bears, Nerf balls and Transformers are among the 12 contenders for induction in 2106.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s new plan would guarantee 6 weeks paid maternity leave
During a rally in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon, Trump credited Ivanka Trump for his action on the issue.
Posted inFood
Thurston’s Wicked Good Burgers on Forest Avenue closes
The restaurant, which opened in 2014, may re-open in a new location.
Posted inNews, Politics
New Hampshire’s ‘ballot selfie’ law is being challenged in court
A law that bans voters from posting photos of their completed election ballots is being debated in federal court.
Posted inNews, Politics
Campaign manager says Donald J. Trump Foundation ‘is his money.’ Not true.
The Trump campaign is trying to rebut criticism of the candidate’s past charitable giving. But no one has provided any new proof of a gift from his own pocket.
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Poor and middle-class Americans saw fortunes improve in 2015
Overall, household incomes increase by the largest percentage since 1967, the Census Bureau reports.
Posted inLifestyle
Lochte says his feelings were hurt by ‘Dancing with the Stars’ incident
The troubled Olympian was rushed by a pair of men wearing anti-Lochte T-shirts while he was receiving his scores from the judges.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘Black Rifles Matter’ sign offends visitors to Boothbay Harbor
Linc Sample says he was inspired to post the sign after reading an ad in the local paper that supported a ban on assault weapons.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Maine’s Freund completes first day at Rio Paralympics
South Freeport’s Hugh Freund, along with two crew mates, is in sixth place after two races on Monday in Brazil.