November 4, 2024
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Nov. 4, 1986: Unused McDonald’s picnic tables from Skowhegan prove to be embarrassing for state, fire damages outer Western Avenue business in Augusta, and dam owner’s endorsement rekindles effort for Augusta fish passageway
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Posted inNation & World
Missouri family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options
A report on the 2022 case draws similar conclusions to findings made after the Lewiston, Maine shootings in 2023, highlighting how hard it is for law enforcement to restrict gun access.
Posted inSports
Ryan Blaney earns chance to defend his NASCAR Cup Series title
Blaney wins the race with a late move, while Christopher Bell is denied a third straight trip to the championship race when his late move was deemed illegal.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Jeremy Swayman earns his first shutout of the season in Bruins’ 2-0 win over Kraken
Justin Brazeau and Charlie Coyle score as Boston wins its second straight game.
Posted inNation & World
Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals, top government officials
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia’s public events are usually greeted by a crowd of fans.
Posted inMaine
Maine Board of Environmental Protection wrestles with fees for solar, wind impacts
Fees would vary depending on how much land is impacted and whether it is high-value habitat or home to threatened or endangered species.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Windham honors longtime basketball supporter Pat Moody, naming outdoor courts in his honor
More than a thousand people show up to celebrate a selfless volunteer for the official dedication of the Pat Moody basketball courts.
Posted inSports
Mariners score in third period to beat Royals, 5-3.
Brooklyn Kalmikov has twice in the third period for Maine.
Posted inSports
Bills beat Dolphins on 61-yard field goal with 5 seconds left
Tyler Bass, who missed an extra point earlier in the game, gives Buffalo a 30-27 win.