For 25 consecutive days, the low temperature in the Portland area has been 60 degrees or more. That’s the first time that has happened since record-keeping began in 1940.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Dresden man, subject of Saturday search, shot and killed by police Sunday in Chelsea
Frank Foss Jr. was shot and killed after police say he pointed a gun a member of the Maine State Police Tactical Team that was searching a wooded area in Chelsea Sunday afternoon.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Israel’s Netanyahu hospitalized as thousands protest judicial overhaul plan ahead of key vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still recovering in a hospital after an emergency heart procedure, as tens of thousands of supporters and opponents of his judicial overhaul plan hold rival rallies ahead of a key vote
Posted inSports
Scott Rolen, Fred McGriff inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Rolen was the only player elected by the writers this year, while McGriff was voted in by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee.
Posted inSports
NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin wins at Pocono, a year after disqualification
Hamlin, who had his win at Pocono thrown out last season, wins for the seventh time at the track and the 50th time in his Cup career.
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Sports Digest: Bonny Eagle drops opener at Little League softball regional
The Maine champions face an elimination game on Monday after a 10-1 loss to St. Albans, Vermont.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Open Farm Day brings people closer to the source of food and farm-made products across Maine
Seacolors Yarnery at Meadowcroft Farm was one of more than 100 farms to open their doors to visitors Sunday to offer a close up look into the life of farmers across Maine and how they grow food and produce other products.
Posted inMaine, News
Coast Guard calls off search for missing Down East lobsterman
Top Gun, 18-year-old Tylar Michaud’s lobster boat, was found Friday night with no one aboard.
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MLB roundup: Orioles beat Rays to push lead to two in AL East
Baltimore won three of four against Tampa Bay, which is 4-14 in July.
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Patriots have options to incorporate additions on offense
New England didn’t get DeAndre Hopkins, but new receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and tight end Mike Gesicki should help.