The man was carrying “what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can” and was shot by Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff deputy.
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Mainer Del Duca finishes 12th in 4-man bobsled
German Johannes Lochner captures the gold medal in his final sliding-sport event.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
It’s been 25 years since Maine passed a Wabanaki studies law. It’s only partly working.
Three generations of Penobscot advocates are fighting to ensure students in Maine are taught about Indigenous tribes.
Posted inMaine, News
Maple sugaring 101: From tree to tap to table
The sweet tradition of turning sap into syrup can be as easy or as complicated as you like.
Posted inMaine, News
How Scott Shanaman gave Auburn’s Lost Valley Ski Area the lift everyone hoped for
10 years ago this season, Scott and his wife, April, brought the ski area back from the brink of closing. They have big plans for the future.
Posted inMaine, News
Bill would mandate greater disclosure of school employee conduct
The bill would allow Maine school districts to get more information about a prospective employee’s conduct at previous jobs.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland walking tour highlights Black history in Maine
The Saturday tour explored sites important not only to the development of Portland as a city, but also to Black history in the state.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
How much snow fell across Maine overnight? Check our interactive map
Totals tallied by the National Weather Service indicate that between 4 and 7 inches fell in most areas Friday night into Saturday morning.
Posted inMaine, News
Heavy snowfall covers Maine, with more expected Monday
An average of 4 to 6 inches fell across Cumberland County on Friday night.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Could Maine’s next governor be an independent?
Some political observers say today’s partisan climate reduces the chances of success for independents like Sen. Rick Bennett. Others say a moderate candidate is just what Maine needs.