About a week ago, the state appeared to be slipping out of Democrats’ reach. Now that President Biden has bowed out of the race, the party is expressing new hopes.
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Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in U.S. government boarding schools
In their initial findings 2 yeas ago, Interior Department officials estimated more than 500 American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian children died at the institutions.
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Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
No major roster shake-up for the Sea Dogs at the MLB trade deadline
Infielder Eddinson Paulino was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays last week, but no other current Portland player was moved by the Red Sox.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch: Lake Region boys’ basketball coach preps for run at 3-point shooting world record
Ryan Martin, a former Maranacook standout basketball player, talks about his pursuit of a Guinness World Record.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Vassalboro approves Sidereal Farm Brewery expansion
The town’s Board of Appeals struck down neighbors’ challenge to the brewery owners’ plan to build outdoor seating, extend their hours and increase capacity.
Posted inSports
Jade Haylock and Eli Spaulding open up big leads at Maine Junior Championships
Haylock, the Women’s Amateur champion, and Spaulding, the Maine Am champ, are both up by several strokes in their respective divisions.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Senate confirms Portland attorney as new federal judge in Maine
Stacey Neumann, a partner at Murray Plumb & Murray in Portland, will fill an opening left by Chief U.S. District Judge Jon Levy.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine high court considers disciplining Ellsworth probate judge who didn’t pay taxes, child support
William Blaisdell is an elected probate judge in Hancock County and a private lawyer who was recently handling court-appointed cases.
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Biden urges Venezuelan authorities to release detailed presidential election voting data
In a joint statement, Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the outcome of the election, which is disputed by the opposition, ‘represents a critical moment for democracy in the hemisphere.’
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Woman from Strong injured in 2-vehicle collision in Farmington
Nicole O’Donal, 34, was crossing Wilton Road from Mt. Blue Plaza to Walmart when her car was struck on the driver’s side.