Most ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers.
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Days after killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, police push to ID gunman as FBI offers reward
Nearly 4 days after the shooting of Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing.
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Maine loon count finds healthy population
The loon count takes place annually on the third Saturday in July – July 20 this year, when 1,624 volunteers turned out across 407 lakes.
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Electric bus maker facing complaints from Maine school districts is strapped for cash
The Canadian company posted a steep drop in third-quarter revenue and a wider financial loss than in the same period last year.
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Maine secures more than $5.7 million in digital equity grant
The money will go toward Maine’s digital equity plan, which prioritizes expanding internet access throughout the state and bringing certain government services online.
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Vigil planned for New Sweden teen missing for months
Damron was last seen walking out of her family home and into the woods in late September.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Bangor man charged with murder after body found in apartment
Police say Gary Brinson, a 69-year-old Bangor resident, is charged with killing 64-year-old Lee Ruona, also of Bangor.
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Crews recover the body of a woman from a Pennsylvania sinkhole after a 4-day search
Police say the remains of a woman who fell into a sinkhole have been recovered 4 days after she went missing while searching for her cat.
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National hospice companies fight over Maine territory in noncompete lawsuit
Atlanta-based Gentiva Hospice claims Utah-based Bristol Hospice set up a competing operation in the Bangor area with help from a registered nurse administrator who previously worked for Gentiva.
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Wilton designates federal funds to replace Wilson Pond retaining wall
The town has a wall replacement account with $273.778 to go toward the estimated $813,540 project.