During Thursday’s overheated morning debate, the Republicans were admonished multiple times to tone down their remarks as they blistered Biden over his handling of the border.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News
Two ex-Franklin County sheriff’s deputies plead guilty to conspiracy in an illicit marijuana, money laundering scheme in Farmington
BANGOR — Two ex-Franklin County sheriff’s deputies pleaded guilty Thursday in a federal court to conspiracy conspiracy to defraud and deprive residents of Franklin County of their right to the defendants’ honest and faithful services through bribery, according to court documents. Derrick Doucette of Jay and Brad Scovil of Rangeley entered their pleas separately to […]
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Bridge sitting on key Russian supply route near Crimea struck by missiles
Russia-appointed officials in Crimea said that while it could take weeks to fully repair the bridge, traffic could continue on 1 lane and noted that 2 other crossings are also available.
Posted inBaseball, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Central Maine well-positioned to field baseball and softball contenders in 2024
Things will change in next 10 months, but numerous teams look set for success.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
One year after overturning of Roe v. Wade, the White House keeps a spotlight on abortion
The capstone of the effort comes on Friday when President Biden will appear at a rally with abortion rights groups in Washington along with the first lady, the vice president, and her husband, Doug Emhoff.
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Nearly half of U.S. honeybee colonies died last year
Honeybees are crucial to the food supply, pollinating more than 100 of the crops we eat, including nuts, vegetables, berries, citrus and melons.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
AUTHOR EVENT: Paul Doiron
Author will be in Belgrade, the setting of his new book “Dead Man’s Wake,” on June 29.
Posted inNation & World, News
A year after fall of Roe, 25 million women live in states with abortion bans or tighter restrictions
In Maine, lawmakers are considering nearly a dozen bills, including Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed expansion to allow abortions after fetal viability if deemed medically necessary.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Moscow court rules U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich must stay in jail until late August
The Bowdoin graduate’s parents were present in court Thursday, as a U.S. ambassador says he’s shown ‘remarkable strength and resilience.’
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Tornadoes, hail and hurricane-force winds tear through west Texas, killing 4 people in small town
It was a rare combination of multiple tornadoes, hurricane-force winds and softball-sized hail.