Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield residents voted Tuesday to reject Regional School Unit 4’s second try at a 2024-25 budget.
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At Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to ‘say it to my face’ and debate her
About a week ago, the state appeared to be slipping out of Democrats’ reach. Now that President Biden has bowed out of the race, the party is expressing new hopes.
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Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in U.S. government boarding schools
In their initial findings 2 yeas ago, Interior Department officials estimated more than 500 American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian children died at the institutions.
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Vassalboro approves Sidereal Farm Brewery expansion
The town’s Board of Appeals struck down neighbors’ challenge to the brewery owners’ plan to build outdoor seating, extend their hours and increase capacity.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Senate confirms Portland attorney as new federal judge in Maine
Stacey Neumann, a partner at Murray Plumb & Murray in Portland, will fill an opening left by Chief U.S. District Judge Jon Levy.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine high court considers disciplining Ellsworth probate judge who didn’t pay taxes, child support
William Blaisdell is an elected probate judge in Hancock County and a private lawyer who was recently handling court-appointed cases.
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Biden urges Venezuelan authorities to release detailed presidential election voting data
In a joint statement, Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the outcome of the election, which is disputed by the opposition, ‘represents a critical moment for democracy in the hemisphere.’
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Woman from Strong injured in 2-vehicle collision in Farmington
Nicole O’Donal, 34, was crossing Wilton Road from Mt. Blue Plaza to Walmart when her car was struck on the driver’s side.
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Woman struck in Waterville crosswalk sustains serious injuries
The incident occurred Sunday near First Church of Waterville when the driver of a Jeep tried to go around a vehicle stopped in traffic and struck two people in a crosswalk, sending one by LifeFlight of Maine to a Portland hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
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Israel carries out strike on Beirut, says it killed Hezbollah commander
Israel says it was targeting Fouad Shukur, a top Hezbollah military leader whom the U.S. blames for planning and launching the deadly 1983 Marine bombing in the Lebanese capital.