The FBI and Jackson County sheriff’s department interviewed the then 13-year-old and his father after authorities received anonymous tips in May 2023 about online threats. The teen denied making any online threats.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Sept. 9-16
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Sept. 9-16
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Belgrade home raided for illegal marijuana operation back on market for $388,000
Police say more than 1,500 cannabis plants were seized and one man was arrested at 24 Guptill Road in January. Now, the refurbished four-bedroom home is listed for sale.
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She made ‘very demure’ go viral. Now she wants to trademark its use
The saga has spotlighted the complex process of filing trademarks that capture a viral moment – and the battle that content creators face to monetize the trends they popularize.
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The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year, study finds
India leads the world in generating plastic waste, followed by Nigeria, Indonesia and China.
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U.S. job openings fall as demand for workers weakens
America’s employers posted fewer job openings in July than they had the previous month, a sign that hiring could further cool in the coming months.
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Winthrop schools take part in meals program
WINTHROP — All students enrolled Winthrop grade, middle and high schools may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household applications may not be required to receive free meals this year, but forms similar to applications may be distributed by the school to collect household income data […]
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Maine Coast Men biannual gathering scheduled for October
LINCOLNVILLE — The biannual Maine Coast Men weekend retreat is set for Friday night to Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18-20, at Tanglewood 4-H Camp, 1 Tanglewood Road. The program is coordinated, led and supported entirely by participants. People can join a community of men for a retreat of sharing and support. All self-identified men are welcome […]
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Augusta library, Masonic lodge team up for Bikes for Books
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library and Bethlehem Masonic Lodge of Augusta awarded 14 BMX bikes, purchased from Bath Cycle and Ski, on Aug. 26 to children ages 6-12 who participated in the Bikes for Books summer reading program. Bethlehem Lodge has supported Lithgow’s Children’s Collection for approximately 25 years through annual contributions and through the Masonic […]
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House Republicans subpoena Blinken for testimony on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, has ordered the secretary of state to appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee by Sept. 19.