An outage that affected roughly 6,000 households was likely caused by a lightning strike overnight on Monday, officials say.
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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.
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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.
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Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning ‘time is of the essence’
‘We need to get a cease-fire and hostage agreement over the finish line, and we need to do it now. Time is of the essence,’ U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters before leaving Qatar.
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Showstopping cakes to highlight Preservation Party auction
The Lincoln County Historical Association annual fundraiser is planned Sept. 8.
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Hallowell American Legion seeks donations for fundraiser
HALLOWELL — American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its annual yard sale, scheduled for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at 114 Second St. Donations should not include televisions, books or clothing. Proceeds will benefit local community programs. To have donated items picked up, call Mike Madden at 207-622-2063, Carroll Whitman at […]
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School supply, clothing drive set for Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — A free clothing drive is set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at The SPACE on the River, 181 Water St. Donations of school supplies, new or lightly used clothing, shoes and accessories will be accepted. Undergarments should still be packaged. For more information contact Kim Leo at 207-612-1129 or [email protected]. Check out other […]
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Pest predictor identifies ingredients for ecological recipe for destruction
Those who have felt the familiar itch of browntail moth rash, seen the grayish-green needles of an infested hemlock, or watched as woodpeckers bore into ash trees for a meal hidden beneath the surface, have experienced the devastating effects of non-native pests. Browntail moth, hemlock wooly adelgid and emerald ash borer are only three of […]