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Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at D.C. campus
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Local & State
How sweet it is: Winslow student crowned 2024 American Honey Princess
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Local & State
Augusta budget would hike taxes 3.9% in the next budget year
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Local & State
Update: State police respond to domestic incident in Sidney involving threats
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Waterville Elks Riders to host Spring Blessing of the Bikes Saturday in Vassalboro
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Somerset County Superior Courthouse in Skowhegan to get $45 million replacement
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Business
Carmakers flag difficult year on costs, muted EV demand
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Nation & World
Georgia appeals court to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case
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Business
U.S. revokes Intel, Qualcomm licenses to sell chips to Huawei
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Biden lauds new Microsoft center at site where Trump’s Foxconn project failed
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Cocoa’s dizzying volatility is spilling into the coffee market
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at 4:18 PMCounty Administrator Amy Bernard said that the town of Rangeley has agreed to pay an overtime rate for deputies covering shifts in that town. The town plans to hire a full-time police chief.
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32 seconds agoAnthony Leng is serving a 40-year sentence for shooting Sokha Khuon in front of two of their children. He says his attorney didn't do enough to challenge details prosecutors used to request the highest sentence possible.
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at 2:27 PMPolice are investigating the shipment of the potent synthetic opioid, which has a street value of up to $2 million.
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at 4:38 PMSome residents questioned the town's plans to buy three police cruisers and 11 rifles, as well as about $30,000 in funding for local conservation organizations.
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at 4:28 PMMaine's 'clean energy economy' reached 15,000 jobs at the end of 2022, posting stronger growth than the economy generally, according to a study commissioned by the Governor's Energy Office.
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at 9:04 AMBy taking out the power, the Kremlin’s forces aim to rob Ukrainian manufacturing of its energy supply, especially military plants, and crush public morale.
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at 2:41 PMThe U.S., Egypt and Qatar are ramping up efforts to reach a possible agreement for at least a temporary cease-fire and the release of some of the scores of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas.
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Chelsey Cardilli’s claim that her brother, Mark Cardilli Jr., made racist statements weren’t key to his conviction in the 2019 death of her boyfriend, Isahak Muse, but they did fuel tensions in the case.
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Atilio Delgado was 16 when police say he shot and killed James Cluney in May 2022.
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Sgt. Aaron Skolfield on Tuesday filed a 20-page response with the commission investigating the mass shooting, saying members unfairly targeted his actions when they have yet to finish their work.
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at 2:30 PMFour people spoke Tuesday at a public hearing on a proposed $62 million budget for municipal, school and county operations that lasted about 15 minutes, but councilors discussed the proposal at length later in the meeting.
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May 7The bills 'moved off the table' still require final approval from lawmakers, who meet again Friday, before they can be sent to Gov. Janet Mills.
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Attorneys for the man who won his lawsuit say jurors were unaware of the state law that caps damages at $475,000 per incident and so didn't know to enumerate 'incidents.'
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May 7Lona J. Judd, 46, was arrested on a warrant Monday charging illegal possession of a firearm, criminal threatening, discharging a firearm or crossbow near dwelling and violation condition of release.
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Membership is flagging in the organization, which began allowing gay youth in 2013 and girls in 2017.
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at 6:46 AMSuperintendent Laura Columbia proposes reducing reliance on balance forward funds in district budgets, emphasizing long-term fiscal sustainability and investment in reserve accounts for critical expenses.
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at 12:09 PMThe proposal will go back to the Budget Advisory Committee.
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May 7Ukrainian counterintelligence investigators say the plot also targeted other top military and political figures.
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at 3:31 PMJames T. Ruggieri was ordained Tuesday as the 13th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
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May 7They met for a second day at the Capitol to discuss her threat for a vote on the motion to remove him from office.
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May 7Gary Porter, facing multiple charges for stealing two police vehicles and firing at police, will make his first court appearance on Wednesday.
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May 7They now think there are sets of clicks that make up a 'phonetic alphabet' that the whales can use to build communication.
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May 7An independent review of the agency cites incidents of stalking, harassment, homophobia and other violations of employment regulations.
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May 7Judge Aileen Cannon says it would be 'imprudent' to set a new trial date and has postponed it indefinitely.
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at 9:00 AMKennebec Water District officials say Tuesday's break at the entrance to the Shaw's Plaza shut down water service to customers on both sides of Kennedy Memorial Drive from the Shaw's Plaza west to the Irving gas station at the top of the hill.
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May 7Damion E. Sidelinger-Hanson, 30, pleaded guilty to a series of charges, including domestic violence aggravated assault and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
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at 9:41 AMSharod D. Parker, 38, was arrested on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon as a result of the incident, which drew a heavy response from law enforcement Monday afternoon.
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May 7Tensions have continued to ratchet up in standoffs with protesters on campuses across the U.S. and in Europe nearly 3 weeks into a movement launched by a protest at Columbia University.
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May 7The president has struggled to balance his support for Israel since the attack by Hamas – the deadliest day for Jews worldwide since the Holocaust – with his efforts to protect civilian life in Gaza.
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May 7These fake images might seem harmless. But they can be used to carry out scams and identity theft or propaganda and election manipulation.
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May 7If TikTok loses what's expected to be a protracted fight, it says it will be forced to shut down next year.
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at 8:00 AMOfficials say China's budget is rising for the same reasons as other towns: inflation, the rising cost of labor, and increases in county and school budgets.
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May 7The White House described Israel's operation as limited, but the U.N. warned of a potential collapse of the flow of aid to Palestinians from the closure of Rafah and the other main crossing into Gaza.
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May 7Jeanne Lambrew, who led the department through the COVID-19 pandemic, will begin a job at a Washington-based think tank and teach at Harvard University.
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May 7The popular social video company alleged the law is so 'obviously unconstitutional' that its sponsors are trying to portray the law not as a ban, but as a regulation of TikTok's ownership.
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May 7The porn actor is at the center of the case because she was paid $130,000 in the final weeks of Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign to keep quiet about what she says was an unexpected sexual encounter with Trump a decade before.
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May 7In the final weeks of the 2016 Republican presidential campaign, Michael Cohen paid Stormy Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet about what she says was an awkward and unexpected sexual encounter with Trump.
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May 7The 22-year-old from Cumberland was voted out of the competition Sunday but will keep singing and could perform once more on the show on May 19.
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May 7Those who spoke during the gathering, organized by the campus groups Colby Action for Palestine and South Asian Society, described the conflict as genocide against the Palestinian people and mourned those who have been killed.
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May 7The order is intended to address a large gender gap in the construction industry and help the state combat a severe workforce shortage.
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Scientists say the research makes it critical to develop treatments that target the APOE4 gene.
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May 6ProPublica won the prestigious public service Pulitzer for reporting on the Supreme Court that revealed how billionaires wooed justices with gifts and travel.
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May 6Judge Carol Emery ruled that a will is a public document, and said if Bean had wanted the distribution of her estate to remain private she could have addressed that during her estate planning.
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May 7A researcher says earlier tests on vaccine show promise. If proven safe and effective, it could be ready for public rollout in 2 to 3 years.
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May 6The fire at 15 Taylor's Pit Road was reported shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, officials said.
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May 6'Where That Came From,' released Friday, is a rich acoustic ballad amplified by Travis' immediately recognizable, soulful vocal tone.
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39 mins agoFrank Berenyi of Waterville is seeking to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Augusta says officials based their decision on "lies and slander."
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May 7Sharod D. Parker, 38, was arrested on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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May 7Trevor Bickford, 20, pleaded guilty to the Dec. 31, 2022, assault and is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court in New York on Thursday. He faces up to 120 years in prison for 3 counts of attempted murder.
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May 6BF Borgers and its owner are charged with 'deliberate and systematic failures' in more than 1,500 audits.
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May 7As Amish people have settled in Maine communities, buggies have become a more common sight and experts say motorists have had to adjust.
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May 6The council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday and hold a public hearing on the proposed municipal and school budget for 2024-25.
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May 6The Seattle company said revenue dropped 2% in the January-March period as store traffic slowed around the world.
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May 6Hours earlier, Israel ordered some 100,000 Palestinians to begin evacuating the southern Gaza town of Rafah, signaling that an attack was imminent.
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May 6Amber Lavigne sued school leaders in April, alleging they violated her parental rights by not telling her about her child's use of a chest binder and change in pronouns.
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May 6The Pro-Palestinian group is protesting Massachusetts Institute of Technology 'direct research ties to the Israeli Ministry of Defense,' a graduate student said.
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May 6The judge in the New York criminal trial fines the former president an additional $1,000 for again violating a gag order, and warns him he could face jail if he persists in attacking witnesses, jurors and others.
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May 6Researchers in Maine are trying to understand how perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are affecting fish, birds and mammals.
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May 6Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, the welcome center at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, is slated to open this summer. Designed in collaboration with Wabanaki leaders, it is one of the first major efforts in the state to boost Indigenous tourism.
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May 6Gagnon sang songs by The B-52's and Adele, but fell short of votes to propel her into the top 5 Sunday night.
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May 6Repairs to a bridge and road were completed in about 80 hours.
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May 6The final rehearsal for Choral Masterwork, featuring the Colby Symphony Orchestra and Choirs, was held Friday at Colby College. The orchestra features about 70 musicians and the choir about 100 singers from Colby and the community. Performances drew capacity crowds Saturday and Sunday to the Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts at the Waterville campus. The free performances marked the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, “Choral.” The symphony, which was performed at the concert, premiered May 7, 1824. All photos by staff photographer Rich Abrahamson.
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May 5Do confidentiality rules protect children and their families, or shield government agencies from public scrutiny?
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May 5From marches and art exhibitions to candlelight vigils, people are gathering across the U.S. to spotlight the high rate of disappearances and killings in Native American communities
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May 6Schools across the state are struggling with a shortage of personnel. Some districts — like Lewiston — say they’ve nearly had to close at times.
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May 5His death came the same day the second series of the BBC drama 'The Responder' was to air, in which he played the father of the show's star, Martin Freeman.
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May 5The Secret Service said security protocols were put in place and that there was no threat to the White House. The Secret Service and police will continue to investigate.
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May 5Rescuers pluck many Houston area residents from the roofs of their homes.
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May 5At least 155 people were injured, while damage from the rains forced more than 80,000 people from their homes. Approximately 15,000 took refuge in schools, gymnasiums and other temporary shelters.
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Maine State Credit Union has announced the expansion of its commercial lending team.
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May 5Exactly six months before Election Day, Biden and Trump are locked in the first contest in 112 years with a current and former president competing for the White House.
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May 5Xi's trip will be closely watched in Washington for signs of diminishing European support for its key foreign policy goals. At the same time, there's increasing uncertainty in Europe about future U.S. support for trans-Atlantic allies.
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May 5City Hall produced a report in April estimating that the concert would bring $57 million into the local economy. Hotel capacity was expected to reach 98% in Copacabana, according to Rio's hotel association.