If convicted, “American Idol” winner Laine Hardy faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
2022
First case of human bird flu infection confirmed in Colorado
The man, a Colorado state prison inmate, has since recovered. He apparently caught it while helping to remove chickens from an infected farm.
New gas pipeline boosts Europe’s bid to ease Russian supply
European countries that are dependent on Russian imports are looking to get greater access to the global natural gas market through a new pipeline that crosses a remote border area between Greece and Bulgaria.
Elon Musk sells $8.5 billion in Tesla stock as he readies to buy Twitter
The world’s richest man, who is the CEO of Tesla, tweeted Thursday night that he doesn’t plan any further sales of the company’s shares.
Google adds ways to keep personal info private in searches
Google Search earlier had permitted people to request that highly personal content that could cause direct harm be removed.
Poland is restoring gas supplies halted by Russian firm
Poland’s state gas giant says it is gradually restoring the flow of gas to the municipalities using a Russian company’s infrastructure.
Tech stocks sink again, Nasdaq has worst month since 2008
More steep losses for technology stocks pushed the S&P 500 down 3.6% on Wall Street Friday.
Students, farmers to benefit from partnership that will bring state-grown broccoli into UMaine dining halls
The broccoli, grown at Circle B Farms in Caribou, will be served this fall.
Belichick explains his Strange pick in first round of NFL draft
Many considered offensive lineman Cole Strange to be a third-rounder, but New England Coach Bill Belichick thought differently.
NBA playoffs: Five questions as Celtics eye Game 1 Sunday against Bucks
The second-round series opens Sunday. Is Robert Williams ready for more? How does Khris Middleton’s injury impact the defending champs?