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Owners of burned out Vermont general store ponder future

by Associated Press September 14, 2019September 14, 2019

An electrical fire destroyed the 157-year-old fixture in Benson on April 29.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

White House says U.S. operation killed bin Laden’s son

by ZEKE MILLER Associated Press September 14, 2019September 14, 2019

He had been viewed as an eventual heir to the leadership of al-Qaida.

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

State warns of hepatitis A exposure from Boothbay Harbor cruise business

by Staff Report September 14, 2019September 14, 2019

An infected food service worker could have exposed recent patrons of Cap’n Fish’s Boothbay Harbor Boat Trips to the contagious liver disease.

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Terminal operator says it’s taking steps to clear the air in South Portland

by Kelley Bouchard September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

CEO Eric Slifka says Global Partners wants to be ‘a good neighbor,’ as the company announces changes that exceed the mandates of a proposed consent decree targeting air pollution.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Likely tornado, high winds slam South Dakota’s largest city

by Associated Press September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

Severe weather, including a probable tornado, struck Sioux Falls leaving a trail of damaged buildings, powerlines and trees.

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How America has changed since the 9/11 attacks

by Staff Report September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

From airport security to crossing the border from Maine to Canada, life in the U.S. is not what it was.

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Countdown to the 179th Farmington Fair is on

by Nicole Carter September 11, 2019September 13, 2019

The Franklin County Agricultural Society is putting the finishing touches on the fairgrounds in preparation for the 179th Farmington Fair, which opens Sunday, Sept. 15, and runs until Saturday, Sept. 21. The work to put the fair on begins each spring and lasts several weeks after the fair closes.

Maine, Uncategorized

Acadia National Park has leeway in adopting e-bike rules

by Associated Press September 10, 2019September 10, 2019

The park’s superintendent suggests it’s not a sure thing the bikes will be allowed on Acadia’s carriage roads, which were donated to the park for nonmotorized use.