The driver eluded officers while leading them on a chase Monday afternoon from Waterville into Oakland.
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Venezuela’s electoral body declares Maduro winner of country’s disputed presidential election
The country’s political opposition and Nicolás Maduro, its entrenched incumbent, both claimed victory in the contest to decide who will take control of an economy recovering from collapse and a population desperate for change.
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Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro
Shortly after the National Electoral Council, which is loyal to Nicolás Maduro’s ruling party, declared him the winner, angry protesters began marching through the capital and cities across Venezuela.
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Biden decries ‘extremism’ on Supreme Court, details plan for term limits, ethics code for justices
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson called the proposal a ‘dangerous gambit’ that would be ‘dead on arrival in the House.’
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Fire that destroyed New Sharon camp is ruled accidental
About 25 firefighters from eight fire departments responded to the Sunday fire, Farmington Fire Rescue Chief Tim “TD” Hardy said.
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The Friends of Lithgow Library announce Capital Read selection
AUGUSTA — The Friends of Lithgow Library recently announced its 2024 A Capital Read selection is Tess Gerritsen’s “The Spy Coast.” A retired CIA operative in small-town Maine tackles the ghosts of her past in this fresh take on the spy thriller in Gerritsen’s latest book. A Capital Read is a “one book” community read […]
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Paint Skowhegan to feature artists sprinkled through town painting landscapes
Paint Skowhegan is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, during the River Fest celebration. River Roads Artisans Gallery and Main Street Skowhegan have joined forces to host a plein air event where attendees can view local artists as they create paintings of local landmarks. Maps showing the locations where artists will be working will […]
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Waterville man faces charges that he dropped toddler
Thorne Buzzard, 24, was charged with assault and endangering the welfare of a child Thursday after allegedly dropping his 17-month-old child, according to police.
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Entomological society Field Day planned in Sidney Sept. 7
Newcomers and more experienced entomologists alike are invited to come and learn about insect identification in this ecologically diverse conservation area.
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Weather service warns of dangerous rip currents along Maine coast
The warning issued about rip currents on Monday said that the winter storms reshaped the surf zone and created conditions that can carry even the best swimmers away from shore.