Officers say there have been at least a dozen thefts recently of catalytic converters. The auto part is targeted for the precious metals it contains.
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Posted inNation & World
Sudan’s military leader fires 6 diplomats, including envoy to U.S., who criticized coup
The general has dissolved the transitional government and detained many government officials and political leaders in a coup condemned by the U.S. and the West.
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Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Green Bay holds on to hand Arizona its first loss, 24-21
Kyler Murray’s interception in the end zone in the final seconds allows Green Bay to secure a win over Arizona, which was the NFL’s last unbeaten team.
Posted inSports
Short on drama, World Series shifts to Atlanta
Atlanta easily won Game 1, while Houston cruised to a win in Game 2.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cross country teams gear up for state championships in Belfast
The Bonny Eagle girls look to continue their dynasty while the Portland High boys attempt to end a drought of more than 40 years.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Michael Gerace making most of his opportunity on UMaine’s offensive line
Inserted into the starting lineup as a freshman, Gerace is now a team captain for the Black Bears.
Posted inNation & World
Border Patrol has a ‘shadow police unit’ that protects agents when they kill, groups say
These “shadow police units” have been operating since at least 1987 and without any actual authority under federal law, according to a letter sent to Congress calling for an investigation.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Some billionaires vent over Biden plan imposing income tax on richest
ProPublica reported in June that some of the richest Americans have paid no income tax, or nearly none, in some years — including Elon Musk, who paid zero income taxes in 2018.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Vaccine reluctance in Eastern Europe leads to painful COVID-19 cost
Russia on Thursday recorded its largest daily toll since the pandemic began and the Kremlin ordered people not to go to work until Nov. 7.
Posted inNation & World, New England
New Hampshire state trooper killed in I-95 crash
An early morning collision between a tractor trailer and a police cruiser in Portsmouth has left a New Hampshire State Police trooper dead