The Israeli military claimed it hit a Hamas command center within the school. Hamas denied that.
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Surprise bill for Augusta emergency room visit highlights hospital fee debate
Kelly Brignac of Waterville said she received few services and was shocked by a bill exceeding $2,000, most of which was a so-called facility fee for using a hospital.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, Maine Crime
Maine is still sending psych patients to controversial South Carolina hospital despite complaints
Justin Butterfield, 35, was committed to a state psychiatric hospital after killing his brother during a mental health crisis. His family is worried about him after he was transferred to a private hospital in South Carolina that has been likened to a prison.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Former Maine contractor pleads guilty to bilking customers
The plea comes nearly 5 years after the abrupt closure of Malcolm Stewart’s contracting business – Castle Builders in Union – in September of 2019.
Posted inNation & World
3rd person in custody over foiled plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna
Disappointed fans charmed Vienna by trading friendship bracelets and singing the pop star’s songs in the streets.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Truck carrying giant wind turbine blade strikes bridge, overturning and shutting Route 1 in Stockton Springs
No injuries were reported, and the bridge was only slightly damaged, officials said.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Donald Trump heads to Montana rally after plane was diverted but landed safely
Friday’s rally at Montana State University is expected to draw thousands of Republican supporters.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
FDA rejects psychedelic MDMA as treatment for PTSD, calling for additional study
MDMA is the first in a series of psychedelics that are expected to be reviewed by the FDA in coming years as part of a resurgence of interesting into their therapeutic potential.
Posted inNation & World
Plane crashes in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, killing all 62 aboard, airline says
The airline Voepass said that its plane was headed for Sao Paulo’s international airport Guarulhos with 57 passengers and 4 crew members aboard when it crashed in Vinhedo.
Posted inBusiness
Union Pacific hasn’t yet lived up to deal to give all its engineers predictable schedules
The union that represents train engineers says Union Pacific is holding back on its promises.