Steven Case Jr., 29, of Bucksport was shot and killed by a member of the Maine State Police’s Tactical Team after a five-hour standoff at an Auburn apartment building.
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Why climate change is making it harder to chase fall foliage
In northern Maine, where peak conditions typically arrive in late September, forest rangers had reported less than 70% color change and moderate leaf drop on Wednesday.
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Democrats struggle to save Biden’s $3.5 trillion overhaul as votes delayed
It appeared no immediate agreement was within reach after a long night of frantic, high-stakes negotiations.
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Supreme Court adds 5 cases, including one brought by Sen. Cruz
On Friday, the court will hold a ceremonial swearing-in for Justice Amy Coney Barrett, an event that was delayed because of the pandemic.
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From paints to plastics, companies seeing price hikes and shortages
Chemical shortages, combined with a near-doubling of oil prices mean higher prices for many goods.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Cat ferry between Bar Harbor and Canada expected to start service next year
Bay Ferries had hoped to restore the service during the 2019 season but was stymied by problems with the ferry terminal in Bar Harbor.
Posted inMaine, News
Facing backlog of positive tests, Maine CDC reports highest single-day case increase of pandemic
Though researchers tracking the coronavirus say the state’s case backlog can affect the ability to forecast, hospitals in Maine say it hasn’t hindered their ability to plan so far.
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Maine jobless claims fall to new pandemic low as U.S. claims rise for third straight week
Maine reported 600 initial claims filed, while U.S. claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
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Former Nazi camp secretary, 96, caught after skipping trial
Prosecutors argue that the woman was part of the apparatus that helped a concentration camp in Poland function during World War II.
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Ex-President Sarkozy of France convicted in campaign financing case
The court says he will be allowed to serve the one-year sentence at home by wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet.