Benjamin Conroy, who had served 2 years of a 22-year sentence, died Monday in a federal prison in New Jersey. The Bureau of Prisons didn’t give a cause of death.
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A year after the Lewiston mass shooting, six portraits of grief
18 people were killed, 13 were shot and survived, and many others witnessed the deadliest attack in Maine’s history. A year later, we look at how some have navigated the aftermath.
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Posted inMaine
Lewiston counseling center helps community navigate grief from mass shooting
The Maine Resiliency Center opened just 19 days after the mass shooting and has become a critical resource for more than 400 people. Some are trying to keep it open permanently.
Posted inBusiness
Switching jobs? There’s more to do with your 401(k) than just rolling it over
Switching jobs can be a great way to increase your pay, but make sure it doesn’t hurt your retirement savings.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
U.S. intelligence officials and private tech companies say Russian activity has increased sharply before the Nov. 5 election.
Posted inCommunity
‘Murder By Book’ fundraiser set for Vassalboro Nov. 2
The theatrical production returns, following sold-out shows in mid-October.
Posted inMaine, News
Without fast EV adoption, Maine must get creative to meet emissions goals
A state-hired consultant said the Maine Climate Council will have to turn to green hydrogen and ask its industrial sector to use more renewable energy if it can’t meet its already lowered electric vehicle adoption targets by 2030.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine home sales, prices jumped again in September
The median home sale price in Maine last month was over $409,000 – another record.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Two liberal arts colleges in Maine see little change in diversity after end of affirmative action
The state’s private colleges committed to building diverse student bodies despite the 2023 Supreme Court decision banning race-conscious admissions. The first students affected by the ruling are now on campus.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
No end for Boeing strike as workers reject latest contract proposal
The strike has deprived the company of much-needed cash that it gets from delivering new planes to airlines.