A massive pipeline fire in suburban Houston has been shooting a towering flame into the air for hours
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Postal Service insists it’s ready for a flood of mail-in ballots
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says he’ll work with state election officials to address concerns about mail-in ballots after they warned of persistent problems during the primary season
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A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key House races. It could help Democrats
Several little-known pro-Trump candidates are running for Congress in key races as independents, and an Associated Press review finds they were recruited and backed by the same shadowy group.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Livermore man accused of shooting at vehicles near home in Carthage
Livermore man accused of damaging vehicle, shooting at vehicles and shooting near a dwelling in Carthage.
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Ohio town cancels cultural festival amid false rumors about Haitian migrants
Springfield City Hall, several schools and state motor vehicle offices in Springfield were forced to evacuate last week after receiving bomb threats.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Farmington Fair continues under a sun-blazed sky
Children, adults participate in Agricultural Education Day on Monday at the Farmington Fair.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine congressional delegation presses Navy for help with Brunswick chemical spill
The Navy still owns the airport hangar where 51,000 gallons of toxic firefighting foam was discharged after an overhead fire suppression system with a deficient service record malfunctioned.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sheriff: Four arrested in Solon drug bust
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Friday at 1111 South Solon Road, finding crack cocaine, fentanyl, cash and other drug-related items inside the home, officials said.
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Betting on elections threatens confidence in voting and should be banned, U.S. agency says
The federal government is warning that allowing people to bet on the outcome of U.S. elections poses too much of a risk to be allowed in the United States
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French Language Immersion Weekend set for Oct. 4, 5 in Augusta
Registration for both the dinner and the immersion day is open through Sept. 24 or when sold out. Registration is available for the full immersion day with or without the dinner.