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White House finalizing plans for migrant limits as part of U.S.-Mexico border clampdown, officials say
President Biden is expected to sign an executive order as early as Tuesday, according to four people familiar with the matter.
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Post-conviction review of James Sweeney’s murder conviction concludes at Farmington court
Sweeney was found guilty of hitting Wendy Douglass, 51, of Jay in the face and head while she slept in July 2017. He is serving a 38-year-old sentence.
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Biden partially lifts ban on Ukraine using U.S. arms in strikes on Russian territory, officials say
But officials said the U.S. policy calling on Ukraine not to use American-provided munitions to strike offensively inside Russia has not changed.
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Maine State Police investigating death of toddler in Thomaston
It is unclear what the child’s cause of death is at this time.
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Sheriff denies that officers responding to Lewiston mass shooting had been drinking
‘I am confident that our members responded to the mass casualty event in Lewiston in both a sober and professional manner,’ Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce said.
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U.S., Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacks
The Houthis in recent months have stepped up attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, demanding that Israel end the war in Gaza.
Posted inSchools and Education
Farmington-area high school senior Jenna Pond awarded the Jamie Beth Shible award
Pond will have her name added to a plaque and receive a $500 scholarship in honor of Jamie Beth Shible.
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Wilton gym expands to include 24-hour access
The Studio in Wilton will be adding a 24-hour gym to its list of services, which include nutrition and group classes.
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Kingfield officials stress better communication needed with Village Enhancement Committee
While the committee’s authority remains advisory, its role is to guide the expenditure of TIF funds earmarked for village enhancements.