The week of extreme weather across the nation includes a heat wave, tropical storm, landslide, flash flood and snow.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Zuckerberg says White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during pandemic
Experts warn this year’s U.S. election could be swamped by misinformation with the proliferation of AI and other tools to produce false news stories and content that could mislead voters.
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Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Golden responds to Theriault’s $50,000 pledge to help shooting victims’ families
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden responded to his Republican challenger Austin Theriault’s pledge to raise $50,000 at the Oxford Plains Speedway Pro All Stars Series 400 race.
Posted inLocal & State
First tests reveal high PFAS levels in spilled foam, ponds at Brunswick Landing
Test results and cleanup and remediation updates will be shared with the public at a meeting Thursday night.
Posted inMaine Crime
Farmington man, 4 teens accused of robbing, assaulting boy in Wilton
Ty K. Looney, 23, of Farmington is accused in confrontation involving eight juveniles.
Posted inNation & World, News
Russia’s deadly overnight barrage of missiles and drones hits over half of Ukraine, officials say
Officials say 4 people were killed and more than a dozen were injured, while energy facilities were also damaged
Posted inNation & World
Ukraine counts on new long-range weapon to bypass Western restrictions and hit deep into Russia
Ukraine says it has a new homegrown long-range weapon that will allow it to strike deep into Russia without asking permission from allies.
Posted inNation & World, News
Hospital in central Gaza empties out as Israeli forces draw near
One of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals has been emptying out in recent days as Israel has ordered the evacuation of nearby areas.
Posted inNation & World, News
Fire smoke covers Brazil’s capital, prompting federal response
Smoke from fires in the Amazon rainforest, Cerrado savannah, Pantanal wetlands and Sao Paulo state is affecting millions of Brazilians across the country.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine public defense office submits early $64.5 million request for next budget
The proposal includes new public defense positions and emergency measures to help find lawyers for hundreds of unrepresented criminal defendants.