Irineu Goncalves, on trial for attempted murder and other charges, told authorities and psychologist he has no memory of attacking his ex-girlfriend or police.
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Justice Alito rejects calls to quit some Supreme Court cases because of flag controversies
Justice Samuel Alito won’t step aside from cases involving former President Donald Trump and Jan. 6 defendants because of the controversy over flags that flew over his homes.
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Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. Angus King formally announces reelection bid
The former 2-term governor, who is an Independent, is facing 3 challengers in a race that will be decided by ranked-choice voting.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Aroostook woman found not criminally responsible for deadly apartment fire
Susan Kochanowski was accused of setting the fire at her Caribou apartment that killed her boyfriend, Jason Donahue. A judge last week found her not criminally responsible after listening to testimony from a state psychiatrist.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. pledges $135 million in aid to Western-leaning Moldova to counter Russian influence
Moldova faced an acute energy crisis after Russia dramatically reduced natural gas supplies in the winter of 2022.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Inflation pressures lingering from pandemic are keeping Fed rate cuts on pause
In the U.S., a big reason why inflation remains above the Fed’s target is that distortions stemming from the pandemic are still keeping prices elevated.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Fed indicated rates will remain higher for longer. What does that mean for you?
The central bank kept its key rate at a 20-year high of roughly 5.3%, where it has been since last August.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
American Airlines profit cut augurs bleaker summer travel season
Airlines in the U.S. and Europe had previously expected fares to surge this summer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
‘Home Alone’ house is on the market – without the booby traps – for $5.25 million
The current owners bought the home in 2012 for $1.59 million and renovated it in 2018, preserving its exterior and memorable features like the staircase Kevin slides down in numerous scenes, Dawn McKenna Group said online.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
State regulators reject settlement with Electricity Maine over customer complaints
The Public Utilities Commission turns down a proposed settlement with Electricity Maine, saying it falls short of what’s needed to punish the company, and orders staff to renew its efforts to find a resolution to the long-running dispute.