The Justice Department and Google each made opening statements Monday to a federal judge who will decide whether Google holds a monopoly over online advertising technology.
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U.S. seeks new pedestrian safety rules aimed at increasingly large SUVs, pickups
The rule would cover all passenger vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less, but it’s aimed largely at SUVs and pickups, which have grown in size over the years, causing blind spots for drivers.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Aurora borealis alert
The forecast suggests Tuesday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern alerts in parts of Maine.
Posted inMaine
Department of Justice sues Maine over treatment of children with behavioral disabilities
The lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland says the state has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Posted inNation & World
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she completed chemotherapy, will return to public duties soon
The 42-year-old wife of Prince William had announced in March that she was being treated for an undisclosed type of cancer.
Posted inCommunity
Uncrewed aircraft provides aerial photography for environmental cleanup
UMA drones have been monitoring the environment from the air, searching for evidence of foam and providing important information about its possible spread in nearby waterways.
Posted inCommunity
Landowner Appreciation Day set for Sept. 15
Each year since 2013, volunteers and game wardens have picked up 36,000 to more than 200,000 pounds. of trash including 1,000-2,000 tires on 100-plus sites.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Arts Commission calls for submissions for veterans’ art exhibition
The submission deadline for artwork is 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris’ past debates show a prosecutor’s style with narrative flair, but also risks when facing Trump
She faces former President Donald Trump, who will participate in his 7th general election debate since 2016, on Tuesday in an event that will be seen by tens of millions of viewers as early voting starts around the country.
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Lincoln County Democrats to host speakers on ballot referenda, voter rights
DAMARISCOTTA — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is set to hold its next meeting Thursday, Sept. 19, featuring talks about the various referenda on Maine’s November ballot and voter rights. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be in a hybrid format. Participants can join at the 2024 LCDC Campaign Headquarters, 27 River Road […]