Officials said the landslide was triggered by heavy rainfall, aggravated by recent erosion in the area.
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Posted inBeach to Beacon, Sports
Ruth White cruises to victory among Maine women at Beach to Beacon
White, 17, who’ll be a senior at Orono High this fall, finishes nearly a minute ahead of runner-up Alexis Wilbert of Cumberland.
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Posted inNation & World, News
After no winners of Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot, top prize grows to $1.55 billion
At stake in the latest drawing was one of the largest jackpots in Mega Millions history.
Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
Florida shooting puts two officers in the hospital; the suspect is later killed in hotel shootout
The officers, who were not immediately identified, were transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian tanker near Crimea, Russia says, in the 2nd sea attack in a day
The late Friday night strike was the second sea attack involving drones in one day after Ukraine struck a major Russian port earlier Friday.
Posted inNation & World, News
More people go missing and thousands are evacuated as northeast China is hit by more floods
One person died and five went missing in the city of Shulan in Jilin province, which has seen five straight days of rainfall, according to state media.
Posted inNation & World, News
Niger’s junta rulers ask for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat
Niger’s junta faces a Sunday deadline set by the regional bloc known as ECOWAS to release and reinstate the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, who has described himself as a hostage.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Trio indicted on burglary charges for allegedly targeting numerous businesses, disabling security systems
Three people are charged with burglary, including the theft of $1,200 worth of pre-rolled joints from a Winthrop medical marijuana shop.
Posted inSports
Women’s World Cup roundup: Japan, Spain advance to quarterfinals
Japan remains undefeated with a 3-1 win over Norway, and Spain routs Switzerland, 5-1.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge
Prosecutors said they are ready to hand over a ‘substantial’ amount of evidence – ‘much of which includes sensitive and confidential information’ – to Trump’s legal team.