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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Republican Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris
The former Wyoming congresswoman was ousted in a 2022 primary over Republican voters’ anger at her criticism of Donald Trump.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
That photo of people wearing ‘Nebraska Walz’s for Trump’ shirts? They’re distant cousins
The vice presidential nominee’s sister says she doesn’t recognize the subjects of the viral photo, which caught the attention of former President Donald Trump.
Posted inNation & World, News
A day after 12 deaths, other migrants risk their lives trying to cross the English Channel
The deaths of a dozen migrants on the English Channel hasn’t stopped more boats from attempting to cross from France to the U.K.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Apartment burglarized, ransacked on School Street in Rangeley
Rangeley Police Richard Caton IV is asking that anyone who may know something about the case to call Franklin County dispatch at 207-778-6140.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Wilton board approves carrying over earned time for three employees
The Select Board votes to approve four conditional renewal cannabis business permits for 30 days at 128 Weld Road pending a legal opinion.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Benton man sentenced for helping friend set fire to Waterville duplex
Devon J. Pomelow, 24, pleaded guilty to helping Aaron Pelotte, 27, of Cornville set fire Jan. 29, 2023, to the building occupied by five people.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine casino inspectors vote no confidence in head of gambling unit
They say Milton Champion has fostered a toxic workplace, refused to negotiate with their union and circumvented the Maine Gambling Control Board.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. port workers meet on wages, issue fresh strike threat
Negotiations on a labor contract covering six of the 10 busiest US seaborne trade gateways have been stalled since June.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Albertsons, Kroger CEOs say shoppers would see lower prices after merger
The companies proposed joining forces in 2022 after Kroger agreed to purchase Albertsons, which owns 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine.