The judge ruled that the presidential hopeful falsely claimed a New York residence on nominating petitions despite living in California.
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Farmington Police Department to host advanced active shooter management training at UMF
Over 60 law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical technicians, 911 dispatchers, and emergency management professionals from across Maine will participate in the training at the University of Maine at Farmington.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News
Kingfield man charged with drug trafficking at Coplin Plantation motel
Burke J. O’Donnell, 41, was alleged to have 140.4 grams of cocaine, 18.9 grams of ketamine, 22.73 grams of MDMA (also known as ecstasy) and 7.52 grams of fentanyl, according to a county deputy’s affidavit.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine can now order employers to pay workers back pay as well as damages for missed wages
The law went into effect Friday and is the latest state-level effort among Democrat-controlled states to give workers more options to seek compensation for lost wages.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
FBI investigating after Trump campaign said sensitive documents were hacked by Iran
Iran’s mission to the United Nations, when asked about the claim of the Trump campaign, denied being involved.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?
Democrats are playing up their sunnier outlook, while the Trump campaign argues their candidate is reflecting the dour mood of the country.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?
WASHINGTON — At the top of his first speech as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz turned to Vice President Kamala Harris and declared, “Thank you for bringing back the joy.” The next day, Harris took the theme a step further, branding the Democratic ticket “joyful warriors.” Contrast that with former President Donald Trump, […]
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Puerto Rico cancels classes, activates National Guard as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches
Ernesto formed Monday in the Atlantic and was moving toward the French Caribbean.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Walz is making a 5-state dash, traveling solo for 1st time as Harris’ running mate
The Minnesota governor is attending fundraisers this week in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York.
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U.S. beefs up posture in Middle East, warns Iran-backed attack on Israel could be imminent
The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area.