Critics have said dying by nitrogen hypoxia is akin to being tortured to death.
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Venezuelans crossing the Darien Gap say they lost hope after July’s election
President Nicolás Maduro was declared winner despite vote tallies released by the opposition showing that his competitor won by a landslide.
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Posted inNation & World
Families of 43 missing students in Mexico are still demanding justice 10 years later
The anniversary falls just 4 days before the departure of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, whose election in 2018 generated hope among the families.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
NYC mayor pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions
The first-term Democrat maintains he did nothing wrong and has vowed to stay in office, rebuffing growing calls for him to quit.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Massachusetts police arrest Bangor man in connection with homicide
Keith Thorpe, 42, will be extradited and charged in the slaying of 39-year-old Virginia Cookson.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Auburn filmmaker on a mission to introduce Maine’s lumberjills to the world
Auburn native Breanna Wing wants “Axe Women: The Modern Lumberjill” to chronicle women’s relationship with the timber industry, from wartime lumber-cutting to modern competitive shows.
Posted inMaine
Trial over Maine’s indigent defense crisis set to begin in December
The trial will address whether the state is violating the constitutional rights of hundreds of Maine defendants who are entitled to legal representation but are still waiting for a lawyer – and if so, how to fix it.
Posted inCommunity
Area students make Southern New Hampshire University dean’s, president’s lists
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire has named the following local students to its summer dean’s and president’s lists. Dean’s list They are Tamara Butler of Madison, Zachary Eggen of Liberty, Kristin Weeks of Hartland, Brandy Hart of Benton and Jaimie Thomas of Sidney. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of […]
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Legislative committee supports appointment of Waterville chief as next state fire marshal
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in support of Shawn Esler’s appointment, which now advances to the Maine Senate.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Augusta woman charged for allegedly assaulting man at Windsor business, fleeing in stolen truck
A social media post helped authorities identify the suspect, police said.