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Online marketplace eBay to drop American Express, citing fees, and says customers have other options
eBay cites ‘unacceptably high fees’ and says customers have other payment options to shop online.
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Farmington man dies after Jeep goes off U.S. Route 2 East in Wilton and into a tree
The preliminary investigation indicates that Ernest Dunham, 64, suffered a medical event, Wilton police Chief Ethan Kyes said.
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UN chief wants a tax on profits of fossil fuel companies, calling them ‘godfathers of climate chaos’
The burning of fossil fuels – oil, gas and coal – is the main contributor to global warming caused by human activity.
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Dollar Tree looking at options for Family Dollar, including possible sale of the segment
The company has had difficulty incorporating Family Dollar into its business and recently announced that it would close nearly 1,000 stores.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House Republicans issue criminal referrals against James and Hunter Biden
After a year of investigation, Republican lawmakers have failed to implicate President Biden in any wrongdoing, and now allege that his son brother lied to Congress and should be prosecuted.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Massachusetts man found guilty for attempted murder of Vassalboro woman
The verdict comes after Irineu B. Goncalves, 35, threatened, strangled and brutally beat his ex-girlfriend outside a Waterville hotel in 2023. Authorities said he entered a dissociative state and ‘showed no response’ after being tased twice and repeatedly pepper sprayed.
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Disney set to invest up to $17 billion in Florida parks
Approval of a new development agreement could result in the company investing millions into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World.
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Maine’s congressional delegation seeks review of military efforts to prevent blast-related brain injuries
The request follows a determination that the Army reservist responsible for the Lewiston mass shooting had likely suffered brain injuries during military training.
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Maine man arrested in Louisiana and charged with manslaughter in death of toddler
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner ruled that the child, who was found unresponsive in the parking lot of the Thomaston Walmart, died as a result of blunt force trauma.