Sales of new U.S. homes fell in February for a second month, suggesting high prices and rising mortgage rates may be keeping prospective buyers on the sidelines. Purchases of new single-family homes decreased 2% to a 772,000 annualized pace following a downwardly revised 788,000 in January, government data showed Wednesday. The median estimate in a […]
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Pandemic relief money spent on hotel, ballpark, ski slopes
An Associated Press review finds that state and local governments have spent nearly $1 billion worth of federal coronavirus aid on projects that have little to do with combating the pandemic.
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Stocks fall on Wall Street as crude oil prices climb again
Wednesday’s trading gives back nearly all of the gains made a day earlier.
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Stocks fall on Wall Street as crude oil prices climb again
Wednesday’s trading gives back nearly all of the gains made a day earlier.
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Simba the lion, wolf safely evacuated from war-torn Ukraine
A lion and a wolf have been evacuated from a zoo in war-torn Ukraine and brought to safety in Romania in what an animal rights group involved in the operation says was a four-day mission ‘full of dangers.’
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Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe
Meanwhile, European Union nations on Wednesday signed off on another 500 million euros in military aid for Ukraine.
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Tuesday’s college roundup: UMaine opens 2022 football season at New Mexico
The Black Bears will once again face two FBS teams and will play newcomers Hampton and Monmouth in its CAA schedule.
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Former captive seeks freedom for remaining Iran hostages
The U.S. and other nations say dozens of dual nationals are held on trumped-up charges to squeeze concessions out of Western nations.
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Pingree, Collins, King describe wrenching scenes at Poland-Ukraine border
Rep. Pingree is in the midst of a weeklong congressional fact-finding trip to Eastern Europe, while Maine’s 2 senators returned Sunday from a weekend trip of their own.
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Lenten Expressions Project examines the relationship between creativity and faith
The Lenten Expressions Project, a combination art exhibit and performance event exploring the interplay of spirituality and inspiration, will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, at Old South First Congregational Church UCC in Farmington. More than 15 local artists share works of paintings, sculpture, photography and fabric arts. In addition, musicians, writers […]