Ten counties in central and western Maine sustained more than $20 million in public infrastructure damage when a powerful storm on Dec. 18 brought historic flooding and widespread power outages to the state.
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Trump glowers and gestures in court, then leaves to campaign as sex abuse defamation trial opens
At a May trial, a jury found that Donald Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll, and a jury awarded her $5 million.
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Jury selection begins for penalty phase of Donald Trump’s defamation trial
At a May trial, a jury found that Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll, and a jury awarded her $5 million.
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Wilton man indicted on charges stemming from attack on woman last year
Derek S. Campbell, 38, is accused of breaking into home, punching a woman and hitting her in the forehead with a pellet gun.
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U.S. strikes Yemen-based Houthis again, hitting anti-ship missiles
The overnight strike destroyed four Houthi ballistic missiles that were prepared to launch and presented an imminent threat to merchant and U.S. Navy ships in the region, U.S. officials say.
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A little fish at the Supreme Court could take a big bite out of regulatory power
The cases could rein in a wide range of government regulations affecting the environment, workplace standards, consumer protections and public health.
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Trivia night: 11 places to test your knowledge in central Maine
Bring a group or show up and join the crowd for food, drinks and questions.
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Vivek Ramaswamy suspends his presidential bid and endorses rival Donald Trump
Ramaswamy said he made the decision after determining there was no path forward for him in the race.
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Trump notches commanding win in Iowa; DeSantis edges Haley for second place
The Republican contest moves swiftly to New Hampshire, which will hold the first-in-the-nation primary on Jan. 23.
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Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ends his 2024 campaign after finishing 6th in Iowa
Another competitor, biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, also dropped out of the race Monday night after finishing fourth.