Maine State Police say a person was found dead Friday, but have not released any information about their identity or how they died.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News, Sports
Former Colby College hockey player lends her expertise to ‘Inside Out 2’
Tracey Roberts works at Pixar in a different role, but served as consultant on the film because of her in-depth knowledge of the sport.
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Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Nation & World, Politics
Eric Brakey says Project 2025 criticism is ‘fearmongering’
Auburn state senator uses humor to defend Republican agenda outlined in controversial Project 2025.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Republicans hail Donald Trump and embrace his running mate JD Vance in convention’s opening night
Trump’s appearance came hours after jubilant and emboldened delegates nominated the former president to lead their ticket for a third time and welcomed Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case; prosecutor to appeal
Donald Trump’s position, that the Justice Department can’t appoint a special counsel, had been rejected in other courts involving other prosecutions brought by other Justice Department special counsels.
Posted inNation & World, News
Motive of man who tried to assassinate Trump remains elusive as officials hunt for clues
Investigators are hunting for any clues about what may have driven Thomas Matthew Crooks to try to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Roux Institute students help Maine’s air ambulance service respond to emergencies faster
The Portland graduate students analyzed data from LifeFlight to see where it could cut down the time it takes to get in the air.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Last year, Maine made assaulting an emergency medical worker a felony. The problem of patient violence remains
Prior to the new law, health care workers filed 167 intentional injury lost time claims in the first 7 months of 2023; 114 were filed in the first 4 months after the law took effect.
Posted inNew England
Massachusetts secures $1 billion in federal funds to help replace Cape Cod bridges
Officials say the two bridges are structurally deficient, functionally obsolete, and nearing the end of their usable life.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Proposed offshore wind port on Sears Island raises new conflicts for coastal Mainers, environmental activists
Residents concerned about both climate change and preservation are conflicted over plans for a facility on Sears Island that could be key to launching Maine’s offshore wind industry.