The new iPhones – ranging in price from $800 to $1,200 – hit stores on Sept. 20.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Norridgewock man involved in standoff indicted on attempted murder, other charges
Nicholas Eckert, 33, is facing additional charges brought by prosecutors in connection with the April incident, according to his indictment.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Google faces another antitrust trial after ruling that declared search engine a monopoly
The Justice Department and Google each made opening statements Monday to a federal judge who will decide whether Google holds a monopoly over online advertising technology.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. seeks new pedestrian safety rules aimed at increasingly large SUVs, pickups
The rule would cover all passenger vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less, but it’s aimed largely at SUVs and pickups, which have grown in size over the years, causing blind spots for drivers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Aurora borealis alert
The forecast suggests Tuesday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern alerts in parts of Maine.
Posted inLocal & State
Department of Justice sues Maine over treatment of children with behavioral disabilities
The lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland says the state has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Posted inNation & World
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she completed chemotherapy, will return to public duties soon
The 42-year-old wife of Prince William had announced in March that she was being treated for an undisclosed type of cancer.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris’ past debates show a prosecutor’s style with narrative flair, but also risks when facing Trump
She faces former President Donald Trump, who will participate in his 7th general election debate since 2016, on Tuesday in an event that will be seen by tens of millions of viewers as early voting starts around the country.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Activists push for more aggressive action as Maine pitches climate strategy to public
Some environmental groups say the first draft of Maine’s next climate action plan doesn’t go far enough, especially when it comes to curbing transportation emissions.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Former Pence chief of staff says Trump played ‘central role’ in Jan. 6 ahead of speech in Maine
Still, in an interview with the Press Herald, Marc Short said the former president doesn’t represent a threat to democracy, as Democrats contend. Short will speak to students Wednesday at Colby College.