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Jurors begin deliberating whether Hunter Biden is guilty of federal firearm charges

by CLAUDIA LAUER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, RANDALL CHASE and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press June 10, 2024June 10, 2024

Hunter Biden is charged with 3 felonies stemming from the October 2018 purchase of a gun he had for about 11 days.

Election 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics

Lewiston mass shooting survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press June 10, 2024June 10, 2024

Voters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District will choose the Republican candidate who will challenge three-term Rep. Jared Golden this fall in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional elections.

Nation & World, News

90 countries to attend Ukraine peace summit that Russia is snubbing

by JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press June 10, 2024June 10, 2024

The summit, on Saturday and Sunday, will aim to chart a path toward possible peace nearly 28 months after Russian forces invaded Ukraine and the war grinding on.

News, Schools and Education

Photo album: See Mt. Blue’s commencement ceremony

by Russ Dillingham June 10, 2024June 10, 2024

Read the story: Mt. Blue High School celebrates class of 2024’s perseverance More about Levi: It runs in the family: Levi Bogar is Mt. Blue’s Principal’s Award recipient Meet a great grad: Mt. Blue’s Kathleen Yeaton does not give up when faced with challenges

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Deer Isle home of late musician Dan Fogelberg is for sale

by Lily Echeverria Staff Writer June 10, 2024June 10, 2024

The waterfront property off Eggemoggin Reach is on the market for $2.4 million, and many of his belongings from the estate will be sold at auction this month.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine voters will cast ballots in state primaries, school budgets in Tuesday election

by Rachel Ohm June 10, 2024June 9, 2024

Voters will decide Republican contests in both of Maine’s congressional districts, two three-way Democratic races that could require ranked choice runoffs, and a race between two Democrats where abortion rights are a key issue.