Heather M. Hodgson, 41, admits she intentionally fired her handgun into the floor during an argument with her husband, but testified Monday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta that she was in fear of him and acted in self-defense.
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Gardiner among Maine communities awarded $2.4 million in grants for community climate projects
A fourth round of state grants will benefit 54 Maine towns, cities and tribes working to prepare for climate change and lower carbon emissions.
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Jury convicts Skowhegan man on attempted murder, arson charges in 2022 fire
Neil T. Maclean, 64, was suffering from mental health issues and told investigators he was trying to kill himself, his wife and others in the October 2022 fire at the 36 High St. apartment, according to testimony during Monday’s trial.
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Jefferson man dies after becoming trapped under his tractor
According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Shawn P. Hickey was killed Monday in Jefferson when he apparently became trapped under his tractor.
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Record temperatures expected as heat wave blasts Maine
Experts say records could be set this week as temperatures are predicted to hit the mid- or upper 90s from Portland to Bangor, foreshadowing what is expected to be a warmer-than-average summer.
Posted inNation & World, News
Russian trial of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich to begin June 26
Russia’s Federal Security Service alleged that the Bowdoin graduate was acting on U.S. orders to collect state secrets but provided no evidence to back up the accusations.
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A year after the Titan’s tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean’s mysteries
Concerns have been raised about whether the Titan was destined for disaster on its journey to the Titanic wreck because of the submersible’s unconventional design and lack of independent checks that are standard in the industry.
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Florida tribe’s online sports betting compact
The plaintiffs questioned whether online sports bets that can be placed from anywhere in Florida could be considered to be on tribal land when only the computer servers that host the betting services are located there.
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Waterville couple look to open food truck court on Kennedy Memorial Drive
Zhanpo “PoPo” Lu of Waterville plans to develop PoPo’s Food Truck Court at 121 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville, where she and her husband, Linjie Gu, would have their own truck and lease space for another 10 food vendors.
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Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by U.S. surgeon general
Dr. Vivek Murthy said the use of just a warning label wouldn’t make social media safe for young people, but it would be a part of the steps needed to do so.