President Biden’s letter to Democrats in Congress points to respecting the primary process and focusing on his economic vision.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Walgreens official says reports of Maine store closings are incorrect
A Walgreens official disputed reports Monday by a Maine television station that five Walgreens stores in the state are scheduled to close by 2027.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Vassalboro man arrested after weekend chase through Waterville, Oakland
Christopher Ratte, 38, is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 9 on multiple charges after leading police on a chase Saturday night and then Being found Sunday in the basement at a Vassalboro home.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
For the first time, more than 3 million pass through U.S. airport security in a day
Eight of the 10 busiest days in TSA’s history have come this year as the number of travelers tops prepandemic levels.
Posted inNation & World, News
‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot
Jay Johnston, known for comedic roles in ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ has pleaded guilty to interfering with police officers trying to protect the U.S. Capitol from the Jan. 6 riot.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
‘Cheap knockoff’ lithium-ion batteries spark garage fire in Winslow
The fire early Monday, which officials said was caused by power tool batteries and destroyed a garage, was the latest in a string of fires sparked by overheated lithium-ion batteries.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama
The president called for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal public debate performance. ‘It’s time for it to end,’ he said.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Leaders across Europe and U.S. express relief, concern about the France’s election result
Relief, because the far-right National Rally didn’t come out as the strongest party – but also concern, because no political grouping has a majority in the National Assembly.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine to study whether creating local electric grid operator could cut costs, improve reliability
The first-in-the-nation proposal could shift control over some aspects of Maine’s power system from the nonprofit that oversees transmission lines and power plants across New England.
Posted inLocal & State
Molotov cocktails placed on railroad tracks in Rockland, police say
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a cloth-filled bottle caused a fire Saturday.