Public officials and veterans organizations in the state have opposed the closure of the facilities in Machias and Caribou.
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Posted inNation & World
Amtrak engineer acquitted in 2015 derailment that killed 8
The train rounded a curve at about 106 mph, more than twice the 50 mph speed limit, before it derailed in north Philadelphia.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Ukrainian drone enthusiasts sign up to repel Russian forces
Unlike the much larger Turkish-built combat drones that Ukraine has in its arsenal, off-the-shelf consumer drones aren’t much use as weapons – but they can be powerful reconnaissance tools.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins should trade Jake DeBrusk sooner rather than later
DeBrusk has been playing well, improving his trade value, and it could help a Boston team that is worthy of investing in.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks tumble as war overshadows ‘fantastic’ U.S. jobs data
Treasury yields sank again as investors moved money into U.S. government bonds in search of safety.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine businesses make few changes despite end of CDC mask advisory
Most retailers in the state already had dropped masking requirements for customers, and some had done so for public-facing workers.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Maine, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class A boys basketball: Nokomis basketball bloodlines run deep in Flagg family
Mother Kelly’s Division I career sets stage for success in high school for sons Hunter, Cooper and Ace.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Parents of Pittsfield man killed in standoff had earlier expressed alarm over his behavior
The night before the Feb. 25 standoff with officers, the parents of Gregory Lasselle had called Pittsfield police concerned about his ‘state of mind.’
Posted inNation & World
Putin punishes ‘fake’ war news, blocks Facebook, Twitter
A bill signed by the Russian president imposes prison sentences of up to 15 years for those spreading information that goes against the government’s narrative on the war in Ukraine.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Top 25 basketball roundup: Mackenzie Holmes scores 17 as Indiana advances in Big Ten tournament
The Gorham native played her sixth game since missing four weeks with a knee as Indiana beats Maryland.