Amtrak’s Downeaster was awarded a grant to explore extending the line on a 57-mile stretch from Brunswick to Rockland known as the Rockland Branch.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny’s whereabouts are unknown, supporters say
As President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, Alexei Navalny campaigned against official corruption and organized major anti-Kremlin protests.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Substance use disorder crisis center to be created in Kennebec County
The proposed facility would be the first in Maine to serve as both an overnight center for people in withdrawal management programs and a walk-in clinic, according to Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins notebook: McAvoy, Zacha absent from practice, questionable for Wednesday’s game
Top defenseman Charlie McAvoy and No. 1 center Pavel Zacha are both nursing injuries and might not be ready to play against New Jersey.
Posted inSports
Officiating stole the spotlight even though call against Chiefs was correct
Analysis: Kansas City was called for offensive offsides on a game-changing play, and though the call was right, it took the spotlight off the players.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Court records show one suspect, victim in Norridgewock armed robbery knew each other
Alexandra L. Goards, who knew the victim, said she was forced to help the other suspects rob the victim, according to a police affidavit.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
‘Our lives have never been the same’: Man will serve 12 years for fatal Portland shooting
Zachary Phach, 34, will serve 12 years of a 30-year sentence after pleading guilty to the felony murder of Matthew Blanchard in 2012.
Posted inNation & World, News
Zelensky pleads for support during D.C. visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress
With Congress in its final work week before leaving for the holidays, questions remain as to whether Republicans will be able to come to an agreement on any rounds of future funding for Ukraine or Israel.
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Commercial fishermen need more support for substance use and fatigue, lawmakers say
The federal program is designed to help the nation’s fishermen with the often hazardous conditions they face at sea.
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Special counsel asks Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted
The justices indicated they would decide quickly whether to hear the case, ordering Trump’s lawyers to respond by Dec. 20.