Police would not immediately release names of the schools involved or details of the threat, which was also directed at U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Child welfare watchdog finds progress but ongoing concerns for DHHS
Lawmakers were briefed Friday on a report that highlights successes and challenges 2 years after 2 high-profile abuse deaths put a spotlight on the agency’s child welfare programs.
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Two arrested after SUV breaches Mar-a-Lago checkpoint, leading to chase
The president was not at his Florida resort at the time, but was scheduled to arrive later in the day.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Delta, American and United suspend flights between US, China
All three carriers said they were responding to a sharp drop in demand for the flights and Thursday’s U.S. State Department advisory telling Americans not to travel to China.
Posted inNation & World, News
Britain leaves European Union, leaps into the unknown
Thousands of enthusiastic Brexit supporters gather outside Britain’s Parliament to welcome the moment they’d longed for since the 2016 referendum.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Amtrak Downeaster set new ridership record in 2019
More than 574,000 passengers rode the rail service last year, and there are plans for further improvements in southern Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Limington man found guilty of murdering his neighbor with machete
Bruce Akers faces to 25 years to life in prison for killing Douglas Flint and hiding his body under a pile of deer hides in June 2016.
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Weinstein rape accuser testifying in pivotal trial moment
The woman whose rape allegations are at the heart of the criminal case against Harvey Weinstein was testifying Friday.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate rejects witnesses in Trump’s trial, all but ensuring acquittal next week
Republicans prevail in the vote to block new testimony, with plans to allow senators to speak from the floor Monday and Tuesday before a vote on Wednesday.
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Lunar New Year celebration to go on as planned Saturday
The event hosted by the Chinese & American Friendship Association of Maine will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westbrook Middle School and Performing Arts Center.