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Fisherman who vanished harvesting clams found dead weeks later, Maine officials say
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article309169555.html
New Canada Strong Pass, offering discounts at national parks, museums, now in effect
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/new-canada-strong-pass-offering-discounts-at-national-parks-museums-now-in-effect/
Drop in Canadian tourists hurting U.S., say northeast governors: New England governors say tariffs and anti-Canadian rhetoric by the United States government is ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2025/06/17/drop-in-canadian-tourists-hurting-us-say-northeast-governors/
Canadians’ boycott of a beloved seaside town in Maine this summer feels more like a heart-wrenching breakup. “The day I come back to Maine will be a happy day ... Show more
Meet the Canadians Breaking Up With Their Beloved Maine Vacation Spot
Meet the Canadians Breaking Up With Their Beloved Maine Vacation Spot
Some Mainers see middle finger in new pine tree license plates: There’s been plenty of chatter (and some chuckling) about the supposed extra digit atop the ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/06/16/lifestyle/maine-license-plate-middle-finger-pine-tree/
Meet the Canadians Breaking Up With Their Beloved Maine Vacation Spot: Summer stays at Old Orchard Beach were a cherished annual tradition for many neighbors to ...
wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/canadians-boycott-maine-vacation-87c2c5db
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Top House Democrat asks Microsoft about DOGE code allegedly tied to NLRB data removal
npr.org/2025/06/16/nx-s1-5435330/congress-doge-nlrb-whistleblower-github
Millions Across Huge Parts of US Warned About Being Outside: The National Weather Service has described the heat as "especially oppressive."
newsweek.com/us-extreme-heat-weather-advisory-nws-map-2088997
US Education Department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation over campus antisemitism concerns
edition.cnn.com/2025/06/04/us/columbia-university-accreditation-antidiscrimination
Ovenbird, beloved Little Italy bakery, expanding to Hampden this summer: Ovenbird Bakery is once again expanding, launching a new storefront in Hampden and ...
baltimoresun.com/2025/06/19/ovenbird-beloved-little-italy-bakery-expanding-to-hampden-this-summer/
Why Won’t the Pentagon Own Up to Trump’s Latest Move?: The administration is oddly bashful about its most recent attempt to campaign against symbols of “wokeness ...
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/06/why-wont-the-pentagon-own-up-to-trumps-latest-move/683159/
Trump administration throws wrench into $42 billion broadband rollout: Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has put the Broadband Equity, Access ...
techspot.com/news/108302-trump-administration-throws-wrench-42-billion-broadband-rollout.html
“Two years of work in two months”: States cope with Trump broadband overhaul: Trump overhaul of $42B broadband fund upends states’ plans to expand access.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/06/us-states-were-ready-to-spend-42-billion-on-broadband-then-trump-took-over/
In London, a Retirement Home for Soldiers Hosts an Art Fair: Built in London centuries ago to house soldiers “broken by age and war,” the Royal Hospital Chelsea ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/20/arts/design/royal-hospital-chelsea-art-fair.html
New Canada Strong Pass offers discounts on parks, museums, camping and train travel
cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-strong-pass-travel-tourism-1.7562215
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WNBA files trademarks for the name ‘Portland Fire’ and stylized ‘P’ logo: The league’s expansion to Portland was announced in September 2024, and the team will ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6440761/2025/06/20/wnba-portland-fire-trademark-logo/
Poppi founder Allison Ellsworth went from making soda in her kitchen to selling her company to PepsiCo for $1.95 billion
fortune.com/2025/06/16/poppi-founder-allison-ellsworth-went-from-making-soda-in-her-kitchen-to-selling-her-company-to-pepsico-for-1-95-billion/
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U.S. teen crushed to death by falling boulder while camping: 'Sheldon Medford, 18, of Lewiston, Idaho, was pinned under a large boulder and declared deceased at ...
globalnews.ca/news/11237592/teen-sheldon-medford-killed-boulder-idaho/
Surging Silver Prices Prompt Americans to Empty Jewelry Boxes and Coin Jars: Strong industrial demand brings the precious metal’s highest price levels in more ...
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How a musical actor works: Hercules by profession: At his workplace, columns can float and lions can talk: Hope Maine is on stage several times a week ...
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Another man charged with assaulting federal officer outside Portland ICE office : The 19-year-old was released from custody but ordered to stay out of an area ...
oregonlive.com/crime/2025/06/another-man-charged-with-assaulting-federal-officer-outside-portland-ice-office.html
Canada offers free, discounted passes for travelers amid tensions with U.S.: The new Canada Strong Pass offers discounted camping and train fare for all ...
oregonlive.com/trending/2025/06/canada-offers-free-discounted-passes-for-travelers-amid-tensions-with-us.html
U.S.-Canada tensions hit home on a New Brunswick border island with deep ties to Maine
mainepublic.org/maine/2025-06-13/u-s-canada-tensions-hit-home-on-a-new-brunswick-border-island-with-deep-ties-to-maine
The Ad World Is Obsessed With Industry News Videos From Two 27-Year-Old Guys: Breaking and Entering has expanded from a podcast for young creatives to a daily ...
wsj.com/articles/the-ad-world-is-obsessed-with-industry-news-videos-from-two-27-year-old-guys-b8a1d5ad
Paid articlePaywallPam Bondi's Brother Suffers Crushing Defeat in DC Election: Bradley J. Bondi fell far short of his only rival for the position of president at the DC Bar.
newsweek.com/pam-bondi-brother-defeat-dc-bar-election-2083239
Key FactsBrother of US AG Loses Washington Bar Election
Jun 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Brad Bondi, sibling of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, was defeated in the race for D.C. Bar president by Diane Seltzer.
- The election saw a historic turnout of 38,600 ballots, significantly higher than the previous 7,500 votes.
- Bondi condemned the campaign’s descent into partisan attacks, while Seltzer highlighted commitment to rule of law.
- Concerns were raised about Bondi’s ties to the Trump administration potentially compromising the bar’s independence.
Although I did not prevail, I stand with a heart full of gratitude and a mind heavy with concern for the future of the D.C. Bar.— Brad Bondi, after losing his bid to lead the Washington D.C. Bar Association.
AmeriCorps must restore funding to some states after Trump cuts, judge rules: A federal judge has issued a temporary block on the Trump administration’s ...
apnews.com/article/americorps-trump-doge-lawsuit-f88fb92ffb93dbb5a942f8570412ba3f
Key FactsJudge Blocks Trump Cuts to AmeriCorps Funding
Jun 05 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A federal court temporarily stopped the elimination of AmeriCorps grants and early dismissal of members in approximately two dozen states.
- Democratic state officials filed the lawsuit opposing Trump administration’s cuts to the $557 million AmeriCorps State and National program.
- The judge mandated reinstatement of all early-discharged AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps members willing and able to return.
- However, the agency was permitted to continue reducing staff as the request to restore most employees placed on leave was denied.
Education Department says Columbia doesn’t meet accreditation standards: Determinations about Columbia and other universities’ accreditations are not made by the ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2025/06/04/columbia-university-accreditation-education-department/
U.S. National Parks, national monuments and more public lands will be free on Juneteenth—and 5 other days this year
cnbc.com/2025/06/15/what-days-are-us-national-parks-free-in-2025.html
Lan Su Chinese Garden launches weekly summer markets in Old Town: Sunday markets will feature local Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander ...
oregonlive.com/living/2025/06/aanhpi-summer-markets-launch-june-22-at-lan-su-chinese-garden.html
2 Hikers, a Father and Daughter, Are Found Dead Near Maine’s Highest Peak: Their bodies were found near the summit of Mount Katahdin, at the end of the ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/04/us/mount-katahdin-missing-hikers-search.html
Aamir Khan reveals he rejected Shah Rukh's Swades because he found the script ‘boring’: Maine ab tak film dekhi nahi hai | Bollywood - Hindustan Times
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-reveals-he-rejected-shah-rukh-khan-swades-because-he-found-the-script-boring-ashutosh-gowarik-101749714846490.html
Collins calls Kennedy’s firing of vaccine experts ‘excessive’: Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Monday called Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5341175-collins-kennedy-cdc-vaccine-experts/
A million-dollar boat has been engulfed by a frightening inferno while docked at the North Haven Marina in Adelaide.
Fire fighters battling on the land and ... Show more
Boat engulfed in flames in Adelaide's north: A 10-metre boat has been completely destroyed in a blaze in Adelaide's north.
9news.com.au/national/boat-fire-north-haven-adelaide-south-australia/f669ee23-298e-4af1-999f-de02aa3cc75c
Trelawny taxi operator stabbed to death in dispute over seating: A dispute over seating arrangements turned deadly on Thursday night when a 34-year-old taxi ...
jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250614/trelawny-taxi-operator-stabbed-death-dispute-over-seating
Casey Means, Trump's surgeon general pick, profits from wellness sales: President Donald Trump’s pick to be U.S. surgeon general has said the nation’s medical ...
apnews.com/article/surgeon-general-trump-casey-means-affiliate-conflicts-8d8cb29defa07028dbd97fc24a72c474
Maine Pyar Kiya: Hridhu Haroon-Preity Mukhundhan's film to clash with Mohanlal's Hridyapoorvam
ottplay.com/news/maine-pyar-kiya-hridhu-haroon-preity-mukhundhan-film-to-clash-with-mohanlals-hridyapoorvam/222922df43892
Boston University Shares Statement After Alex Cooper Accuses Ex-Coach of Harassment
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/alex-cooper-allegations-boston-university-responds-1235364344/
"Call Her Daddy" podcaster Alex Cooper is coming forward with allegations of sexual harassment against her former college soccer coach ... Show more
Scoop: House Dem breaks with party on McIver and Padilla incidents: "I don't think politics as theater is what our job is here," Golden said in an interview
axios.com/2025/06/12/alex-padilla-lamonica-mciver-jared-golden
Paid articlePaywall Myrtle Beach: The Beach That Helped Shape Music: From the shag to the Carolina Country Music Fest, here's where you can enjoy the beach town's ...
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Kilde believes in a successful comeback - | Kristoffersen will definitely stay until the 2027 World Championships ⛷️ At a media meeting in Norway ... Show more
Father and daughter found dead on Maine mountain after vanishing during hike: A father and daughter were found dead on Mount Katahdin in Maine ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/father-daughter-hiking-maine-mountain-go-missing-father-found-dead-dau-rcna210979
U.S. condemns Canada, 4 other nations over Israeli sanctions: The United States has condemned Canada and four other countries for imposing sanctions on two ...
cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-sanctions-israeli-ministers-1.7556968
Key FactsUK Targets Two Israeli Ministers with Sanctions
Jun 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- The UK imposed sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich due to their extremist comments about Gaza.
- These measures include travel bans and asset freezes, coordinated with Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway.
- Israel’s foreign minister condemned the sanctions as outrageous and announced plans for a government response.
- UK MPs have welcomed the sanctions but urge further steps, including recognition of a Palestinian state.
It is extremism. It is dangerous. It is repellent. It is monstrous. And I condemn it in the strongest possible terms.— David Lammy, the UK Foreign Secretary, discussing the comments made by Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
Ukraine's defense industry says it can make a lot more weapons with a simple fix: Ukraine's defense industry says its production capacity is much bigger than ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-defense-industry-can-make-more-weapons-extra-capacity-2025-6
GOP looks to win over Collins, Murkowski on Trump bill: Senate Republicans are trying to win over Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5337418-gop-tax-cuts-murkowski-collins/
Police launch investigation into heart operation deaths at NHS hospital: Patients who died at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull may have suffered avoidable harm ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cev404npy4po
Why are so many people getting sick from eating cucumbers?: Salmonella outbreaks linked to cucumbers have sickened hundreds of people since last year ...
nbcnews.com/health/recall/cucumber-recall-salmonella-outbreak-people-getting-sick-rcna210723
These Are The States On The Brink Of A Caregiver Crisis — And Trump Medicaid Cuts Could Make It Worse
huffpost.com/entry/caregjver-crisis-study-trump-medicaid_l_683f2e76e4b040f60017b24a
Bruno Mars Is Riding Music’s Cowboy Craze With New Stetson Collab: Here’s where to buy Bruno Mars’ new Stetson x Ricky Regal cowboy hat, the summer-ready 10X ...
rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/style/bruno-mars-stetson-cowboy-hat-where-to-buy-1235354987/
Miley Cyrus Admits Regret Over Her Public Beef With Sinéad O'Connor: The Flowers singer said she "responded in a way that I would never as an adult" when Sinéad ...
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/miley-cyrus-reflects-beef-sinead-oconnor_uk_684010dfe4b09bb4b588a6c6
Maine will let abortion-pill prescribers keep their names off labels: The new law adds another layer of protection for abortion providers in Maine who have ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/06/03/maine-abortion-pill-prescriber-name/
On a Maine island, historians discover one of the oldest living apple trees in North America
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2 hikers, a father and daughter, found dead after vanishing on Maine's Mount Katahdin
cbsnews.com/news/hiker-dead-daughter-missing-maine-mount-katahdin/
Announcing: These are the 2023-2024 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For.
Explore Rankings Lists for US News Best Companies | US News: Browse US News' Best Companies rankings lists and discover how each company ranked in industry ...
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The States With the Most Bad Bridges: The Trump administration is committing $1.5 billion to repair roads and bridges damaged during natural disasters ...
usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2025-06-02/the-states-with-the-most-bad-bridges
Trump Demands Biden Doctor Probe Over Prostate Cancer ‘Cover Up’: Days after Biden’s prostate diagnosis, the knives are out for White House physician Kevin ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-demands-biden-doctor-probe-over-prostate-cancer-cover-up/
Key FactsLate Diagnosis of Biden’s Aggressive Prostate Cancer
May 21 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
- Joe Biden was diagnosed on May 16, 2025, with advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones.
- He underwent annual physicals throughout his presidency, but none included PSA testing due to guidelines for men over 70.
- His last PSA test occurred in 2014 when he was 72 and serving as vice president.
- Medical professionals note that avoiding routine screening in older men helps reduce risks like false positives and unnecessary treatments.
It is a bit unusual in the modern era to detect cancers at this late stage.— Dr. Herbert Lepor, a urologist at NYU Langone Health, commented on the late detection of prostate cancer.
Heat Safety Experts behind OSHA Rules Were Laid Off, which Could Make It Easier to Scrap Regulations
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/06/03/trump-fired-the-heat-experts-now-he-might-kill-their-heat-rule-00376783
University of Maine: 88-year-old receives her degree after 60 years: The University of Maine has awarded an 88-year-old woman a degree she had to wait decades ...
stern.de/panorama/weltgeschehen/universitaet-maine--88-jaehrige-erhaelt-nach-60-jahren-ihren-abschluss-35782476.html
Rescue underway after person becomes trapped in central Pa. trench: Police asked the public to avoid the area, as rescue operations are expected to continue for ...
pennlive.com/news/2025/05/rescue-underway-after-person-becomes-trapped-in-central-pa-trench.html
Teens Are Forgoing a Classic Rite of Passage: Fewer young people are getting into relationships.
theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/03/teen-dating-milestone-decline/681971/
Opinion | Domestic Violence Support Is Unraveling: Funding cuts are harming domestic violence programs.
nytimes.com/2025/06/02/opinion/domestic-violence-funding.html
Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA could eclipse 'a billion dollars': Since Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA, sales and interest have skyrocketed. This season ...
nbcnews.com/sports/wnba/caitlin-clark-wnba-business-rcna208097
Key FactsCaitlin Clark Drives WNBA's Billion-Dollar Surge
May 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Caitlin Clark was responsible for 26.5% of the WNBA’s economic activity last season, including merchandise, ticket sales, and TV revenue.
- The league is expanding with new teams and will begin an 11-year media rights deal worth $2.2 billion in 2026.
- Clark’s popularity set viewership records with 1.2 million average viewers per ESPN broadcast and boosted merchandise sales by over 233%.
- Her economic influence is projected to surpass $1 billion this year, benefiting the Indianapolis economy by approximately $41 million.
An Indiana Fever home game is a very hot ticket.— Chris Gahl, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Visit Indy, discusses the rising demand for tickets to Indiana Fever games.
Biden White House Doctor Kevin O'Connor Faces Subpoena Calls: The news of Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis has raised questions about why the disease wasn't ...
newsweek.com/biden-white-house-doctor-subpoena-2074619
Key FactsBiden Faces Aggressive Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
May 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer classified as Gleason score 9 with bone metastasis.
- His office noted the cancer’s hormone sensitivity allows for effective treatment management.
- Leaders across political lines expressed support and highlighted Biden’s enduring strength amid the challenge.
- The diagnosis sparked conversations regarding Biden’s health during his presidency.
Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership.— Kamala Harris about Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis.
A 10-foot-tall bronze statue of Muhammad Ali was unveiled in Lewiston, Maine, over the weekend to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his iconic rematch with ... Show more
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Maine installs ‘Welcome Canadians’ signs as trade war threatens summer tourism: Maine is placing new highway signs across the state to welcome Canadian visitors ...
ctvnews.ca/atlantic/article/maine-installs-welcome-canadians-signs-as-trade-war-threatens-summer-tourism/
6 gray whales have died in San Francisco in the past week as authorities scramble for answers
abcnews.go.com/US/6-gray-whales-died-san-francisco-past-week/story
MAGA Calls for the Head of Biden’s White House Doctor: Trump’s most ardent loyalists claim Kevin O’Connor concealed Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis—and they want an ...
thedailybeast.com/maga-calls-for-the-head-of-bidens-white-house-doctor-kevin-oconnor/
Alcohol-related brain damage could affect thousands, warns expert: Drinking 35 units of alcohol a week for five years could put you at risk of alcohol-related ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c3e551eqpgdo
Key FactsWidespread Undiagnosed Alcohol Brain Damage in Wales
May 26 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Consuming 35 units of alcohol weekly for five years can cause alcohol-related brain damage, impacting basic daily functions.
- Stigma and lack of awareness contribute to many cases being missed or misdiagnosed as conditions like early onset dementia.
- The Welsh government is allocating more than £67 million to support drug and alcohol treatment, including ARBD care.
- Rehabilitation programs, such as Brynawel House, report up to 75% of patients can make meaningful recoveries with proper intervention.
The addiction became more important than living.— Lee Caldwell, a former Royal Navy engineer, describes how his alcohol addiction overshadowed his life.
Columbia Violated Jewish Students’ Civil Rights, Trump Administration Finds: The university has previously been the target of more $400 million in federal ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/22/us/politics/trump-administration-columbia-accusation.html
As Federal Leaders Are Failing on PFAS, States Must Step up—Here’s How: I encourage leaders to look to Maine as a model to follow: Maine has emerged as a ...
commondreams.org/opinion/maine-model-for-pfas
Dauphin County fire chief, forest supervisor dies at Cumberland County fire academy
pennlive.com/news/2025/05/dauphin-county-fire-chief-forest-supervisor-dies-at-cumberland-county-fire-academy.html
The Best TV Show in Sports is Switching Networks. Can ESPN Avoid Messing It Up?: Next season, Charles Barkley and “Inside the NBA” will leap from Turner to a new ...
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Crazy Horny Mud Truckers: Photographer David Horton documents the little-known, hard-partying subculture of American off-road racing.
vice.com/en/article/mud-racing-wild-maine-america-photos/
Trump cuts could hurt after-school programs that serve low-income students: Schools in Maine have been at the center of a political battle with the Trump ...
npr.org/2025/05/27/nx-s1-5398042/trump-cuts-could-harm-after-school-programs
