The crew of the USS Carney, which has shot down dozens of missiles and drones, was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon.
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Richmond man arrested after allegedly setting fire to family member’s home
The blaze allegedly set by Robert Jolly, 40, destroyed a house on Arnie Drive and killed a cat. Two people who lived at the home, and their dogs, escaped without injury.
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Courthouses in Augusta, Portland reopen after bomb threats prompt evacuations
The threats came a day after Maine’s State House and several others across the country were targeted with hoax bomb threats that authorities say were sent by the same group, highlighting what legislative leaders say is a “concerning and unacceptable trend.”
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PFAS found in almost 1,000 products sold in Maine, so far
From shampoo to school supplies, dog treats to dishware, the brand names that admit to using forever chemicals are ubiquitous.
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Republican lawmaker files resolution to impeach Bellows for disqualifying Trump
While impeachment of the secretary of state is highly unlikely, some Republican lawmakers said her decision to keep former president Donald Trump off Maine’s primary ballot has energized Republican voters.
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Maine State House evacuated as state capitols across U.S. face bomb threats
About 300 people were ordered out of the Maine State House because of the hoax bomb threat Wednesday afternoon, on the first day of a new legislative session.
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Hundreds rally at Maine State House for stricter gun laws
Some also called for protecting Second Amendment rights as Maine lawmakers returned for a new session that is expected to focus on gun safety in the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston in October.
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Maine lobstermen sue state over requirement to track boats
Federal and state regulators say the trackers will help them understand fishing patterns and protect right whales. Lobstermen say the devices violate their privacy rights.
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Human evolution may prevent us from solving climate change, UMaine study finds
A new study by an international team led by evolutionary biologist Tim Waring says that humans are good at extracting resources from the Earth but struggle to cooperate on a scale necessary to fight worldwide environmental threats.
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Lawmakers propose bills to expand tribal gaming
Lawmakers will hold public hearings Wednesday afternoon on proposals to grant tribes exclusive access to all Internet gambling and to open the door for a tribal casino.