A feel-good clip of strangers banding together to search for a missing earring has been viewed millions of times and caught the attention of the ‘Today’ show.
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Disney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+
The suit was brought by the husband of a New York doctor who suffered a fatal allergic reaction after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs.
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Webinar series to feature UMaine Extension expert
The workshops are free and designed for farmers just getting started with cover cropping as well as those with significant experience.
Posted inCommunity
Gov. Mills proclaims Aug. 26-30 Community Health Worker Awareness Week
AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has proclaimed Aug. 26-30 as Community Health Workers Awareness Week in Maine. This proclamation recognizes that community health workers are a vital part of Maine’s health care system and that key stakeholders support a statewide plan to develop and sustain the community health workforce. The workers serve as a connection […]
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Open call for virtual auditions for ‘American Idol’ in Maine
Hopefuls can audition face-to-face with a producer in search for the next superstar.
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Nearly 6,000 Kennebec County households lose power due to suspected lightning strike
An outage that affected roughly 6,000 households was likely caused by a lightning strike overnight on Monday, officials say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Massachusetts man arrested in connection with Athens assault
Michael L. Cote, 30, of Fall River, Massachusetts, said he attacked the alleged victim with brass knuckles because he believed the man had sex with his 17-year-old daughter, court records show.
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Lewiston commission’s final report details reasons for shooter’s release from hospital
The panel held a news conference at Lewiston City Hall on Tuesday to release its final report, 9 months after it began its work investigating the facts surrounding the Oct. 25 mass shooting.
Posted inNation & World
Judge knocks down Hunter Biden’s bid to use Trump ruling to get tax case dismissed
It’s the second criminal trial in just months against the president’s son, who was convicted in June of 3 felony charges in a separate federal case stemming from the purchase of a gun in 2018.