Virginia Cookson, 39, was found in a Larkin Street home after she did not show up for work Wednesday morning.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. Angus King endorses Harris for president
Maine’s independent senator says he got to know Vice President Kamala Harris when they both served on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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Posted inMaine
Historical Society building struck by unknown driver in Temple
The section of the building that was struck is the former post office built in 1811. Police say damage to the building is extensive.
Posted inBeach to Beacon, Maine, News, Sports
Beach to Beacon women’s winner stripped of title after breaking anti-doping rules
Faith Chepkoech, a Kenyan runner who won the 10-kilometer road race in August, admitted to violating international anti-doping rules.
Posted inNation & World, News
UN nuclear chief says the world needs to pursue dialogue with North Korea over nuclear weapons
In an interview Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, wondered whether slamming the door on Kim Jong Un’s government has solved anything.
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden administration announces new actions to curb gun violence
The government will publish information for K-12 schools and higher education institutions on how to create, implement and evaluate ‘evidence-informed active shooter drills.’
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Prosecutors file sealed brief detailing allegations against Trump in election interference case
The Trump team has vigorously objected to the filing, saying it could lead to the airing of unflattering details in the ‘sensitive’ pre-election time period.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Movie based on Maine author’s ‘Wild Robot’ hits theaters Friday
The DreamWorks animated film ‘The Wild Robot,’ based on the children’s novel by Midcoast author Peter Brown and starring Lupita Nyong’o, is opening nationwide.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Senate plans a session to vote on Gov. Janet Mills’ appointees
Those facing confirmation votes include a new fire marshal and the commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture
Halloween superfans see the culture catching up to them
Five years ago this Halloween, Home Depot introduced the 12-foot-tall skeleton.