The hurricane’s center came ashore with 150 mph winds near Cayo Costa, a protected barrier island just west of heavily populated Fort Myers.
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Cuba in the dark after hurricane knocks out power grid
Power was initially knocked out in Cuba’s western provinces, but subsequently, the entire grid collapsed.
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Hurricane Ian lashes Cuba, aims at Florida as possible Category 4
Tampa and St. Petersburg appear to be the most likely targets for their first direct hit by a major hurricane since 1921.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Cuba holds unusual vote on law allowing same-sex marriage
The sweeping code also would allow surrogate pregnancies, broader rights for grandparents in regard to grandchildren, protection of the elderly and measures against gender violence.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Cuba envisions change – but not enough of it
A proposed new constitution does not foresee a nation where people are free to pick their own leaders.
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More than 100 people die as Cuban airliner crashes and burns
Only three people are known to have survived after the 39-year-old plane went down shortly after takeoff from Havana.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Trump takes away chance for Americans to get a Cuban education
We finally arrive at a moment in time where two countries right next to each other can see for themselves, and then it is lost.
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Cubans venture out in the wake of Hurricane Irma
‘The streets are full of rubble… Even the oldest trees in town have been knocked down,’ said an eyewitness.
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Another View: Reversing course on Cuba won’t advance U.S. interests
Engagement alone can’t break the one-party state’s grip, but boosting sanctions won’t sway Havana, either.
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Despite surge in U.S. tourism, loss of Venezuelan aid shrinks Cuban economy
The island’s gross domestic product falls nearly 1 percent.