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Trial of accused Alpo Martinez killer underway in New York

by Steve Collins June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Alberto ‘Alpo’ Martinez was a federal witness living in Lewiston before he was killed in Harlem in 2021.

Election 2024, Local & State, News, Politics, Times Record

Senate District 24: Guzzetti, Tepler vie in Democratic primary for Sagadahoc seat

June 4, 2024June 6, 2024

We asked the candidates in the June 11 primary about themselves, and the actions of the last Legislature. Here are their answers.

Election 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics

Wisconsin AG files felony charges against attorneys, aide who worked for Trump in 2020

by SCOTT BAUER Associated Press June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

No evidence has been found of widespread voter fraud that could have swung the 2020 election, but Trump has continued to spread falsehoods about the election, particularly in Wisconsin.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Federal lawsuit alleges wrongful death of Somerset County Jail inmate who died from drug exposure

by Jake Freudberg June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

The lawsuit, filed four days before a similar complaint regarding a jail inmate who died by suicide, alleges that Mitchell Watson of Dexter was exposed to lethal drugs inside the Madison jail and was not given proper medical attention.

Nation & World

Modi claims victory for his alliance in India’s general election

by KRUTIKA PATHI and SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

In his 10 years in power, Modi has transformed India’s political landscape, bringing Hindu nationalism into the mainstream while leaving the country deeply divided.

Election 2024, Local & State, News, Politics

House District 64: DeBrito, Dent face off in June 11 Democratic primary for Waterville seat

by Ben Bragdon June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

We asked the candidates in the June 11 legislative primary about themselves, and the actions of the last Legislature. Here are their answers.

Nation & World

U.S. urges UN Security Council to support Gaza cease-fire plan announced by Biden

by EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Biden said the first phase of the proposed deal would last for 6 weeks and include a cease-fire, a withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas and the release of some hostages.