Former President Donald Trump is campaigning hard on the higher cost of living, having mentioned inflation 14 times in his speech last week at the Republican National Convention.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine’s deputy chief medical examiner was disciplined after OUI charge
Dr. Liam Funte, who has handled many autopsies in homicide cases, admitted to misconduct in an agreement he signed with the Maine Board of Medical Licensure.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan man gets 15 years for attempted murder, arson
Neil T. Maclean, 64, was arrested in October 2022 after he tried to set fire to his apartment at 36 High St. in Skowhegan.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O’Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing
The National Wax Museum Plus apologized to O’Connor’s family and said it would immediately begin creating a more accurate representation of the singer.
Posted inSports
Phillies trade for Orioles outfielder Austin Hays
Baltimore receive pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and Cristian Pache in the deal.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta police found justified in January shooting death of armed Lewiston man who was shooting at them
The police officers who responded to the report of a break-in believed that Liban Mohamed posed an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death when they returned fire and killed him, the attorney general’s office said.
Posted inSports
Canada women’s soccer coach suspended over drone-spying scandal
Canadian Olympic officials say that Bev Priestman likely knew that drones were being used to spy on New Zealand practices – a charge that Priestman denies.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Richmond Days tours of Swan Island are canceled, but August ferry service is still on
Safety concerns prompted the cancellation of Saturday’s land tours on Swan Island, but a contracted ferry service will still bring people over to the island on weekends in August.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux speaks out on contract dispute
Godchaux would like to retire with New England, but is looking for a deal with guaranteed money.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Health, Nation & World
Recall of Boar’s Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
The outbreak was first reported last week. Since late May, 34 people were sickened across 13 states, with all but one hospitalized.