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Senate confirms veteran Mark Esper as defense secretary, filling 7-month vacancy

by ROBERT BURNS Associated Press July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

At his confirmation hearing Mark Esper said his 1st priority would be to fix the problem of multiple leadership vacancies at the Pentagon.

Community

Vintage motorcycles to gather for ride in Wilton

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

WILTON — The second annual Western Maine Lakes and Mountains Vintage Motorcycle Ride will be held on Saturday, July 27. The self-guided tour will start and end at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. Bikes can arrive anytime after 8 a.m. for coffee, chatter and tire kicking. There will be an informal riders’ chat […]

Maine

State seizes 80 animals needing ‘urgent care’ from Solon property

by Molly Shelly July 23, 2019July 24, 2019

Dogs, cats, chickens and horses were taken after officials executed a search warrant.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Maine’s high court rejects appeal of man convicted in hammer killing

by Associated Press July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Reginald Dobbins Jr. and Samuel Geary were both sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the slaying in Houlton in 2015.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Immigration operation touted by Trump nets 35 arrests

by COLLEEN LONG and SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Trump had billed the operation as a major show of force in an effort to ‘deport millions’ of people in the country illegally.

Business, Maine, New England, News

Federal appeals court hears arguments in South Portland pipeline case

by Kelley Bouchard July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Approved 5 years ago, the Clear Skies ordinance blocked the company from reversing the flow of its oil pipeline running from Portland Harbor to Montreal.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

At Waterville RiverWalk talk, solutions emerge in wake of park complaints

by Scott Monroe July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Waterville officials said Tuesday they plan to build a new covered area with picnic tables at the park’s north end so park regulars have their own space and visitors will feel more welcome at the gazebo near the area’s entrance.