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Thomas Jefferson Byrd, actor known for Spike Lee films, fatally shot

by Associated Press October 5, 2020October 6, 2020

Byrd, also a stage actor, was nominated in 2003 for a Tony for his performance in the Broadway revival of ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.’

by Associated Press October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

Atlanta police found the 70-year-old with multiple gunshot wounds in his back.

by Tim Reynolds Associated Press October 5, 2020October 6, 2020

Jimmy Butler had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists in Miami’s Game 3 win and the Heat want more of the same.

by DANICA KIRKA and LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press October 5, 2020

The company operates 2 theaters in Maine, Regal Brunswick and Regal Augusta.

by MARTIN CRUTSINGER Associated Press October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

September reflected big gains, but numbers should sharply dip again if the restaurant industry takes another hit from the pandemic.

by News service reports October 5, 2020October 6, 2020

The first round is Tuesday night, with rounds 2 through 7 on Wednesday.

Deputy Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels was appointed acting town manager in late June after longtime Town Manager Trudy Lamoreau became ill.

The Maine Affordable Housing Coalition says the local referendum measure would worsen the city’s affordable housing crisis.

by Kevin Crowley and Akshat Rathi Bloomberg October 5, 2020October 6, 2020

Internal projections from one of world’s largest oil producers show an increase in its enormous contribution to global warming.

Incumbent Democrat Betty Austin and Republican Jennifer Poirier are running for House District 107 seat.