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2018
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Posted inNation & World, News
How hurricanes unleash lethal storm surges
The high water, pushed inland by the wind, comes in addition to normal tides. Florence’s surge will likely be 7 to 11 feet above ground in places.
Posted inNation & World
Manafort reported to cut plea deal with Mueller
It is not immediately clear if the deal includes a cooperation agreement.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Jeff Bezos to start $2 billion charitable fund
The fund will open preschools in low-income neighborhoods and give money to nonprofits that help homeless families.
Posted inNation & World
Pope approves investigation of U.S. bishop
Francis accepts the resignation of West Virginia Bishop Michael Bransfield.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Some Mainers report having fake unemployment claims filed in their names
Some say they were told that the scams are connected to last year’s Equifax hack, but state officials say that they know of no such link, and that fraudulent unemployment claims haven’t been higher than usual.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Gardiner field hockey remains unbeaten
Maranacook, Lawrence teams also pick up wins Thursday.
Posted inNation & World
Boss revenge, self-colonoscopy studies win 2018 Ig Nobel prizes
The annual prizes are sponsored by the science humor magazine Annals of Improbable Research.