In an April poll, respondents said by 51% to 32% they were doing better financially under Trump than Biden.
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U.S. security alert warns Americans overseas of potential attacks on LGBTQ events
The global notice came three days after the FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a similar public warning about events and venues linked to June’s Pride month.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News
Homeless man accused of stealing police vehicles who was in police shootout misses third court hearing
The judge learns that York County Jail can’t accommodate the inmate for remote court appearance.
Posted inNation & World, News
Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, Black airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy
On the day he was killed, Fortson opened the door while holding a handgun pointed toward the floor, according to a deputy’s body camera footage.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trucks are rolling across a new U.S. pier into Gaza. But challenges remain to getting enough aid in
The shipment is the first in an operation that American military officials anticipate could scale up to 150 truckloads a day, all while Israel presses in on the southern city of Rafah.
Posted inNation & World, News
Man convicted of attacking Pelosi’s husband with a hammer sentenced to 30 years
DePape was given 20 years for one count and 30 years for another count. The sentences will run concurrently. He was also given credit for the 18 months that he’s been in custody.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
One arrested as sheriff’s office busts another illegal marijuana grow in Norridgewock
Yibin Zhao, 55, was arrested at a residence where authorities confiscated more than 200 cannabis plants as authorities continue investigating clandestine growing facilities throughout central Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Stock market today: Dow finishes above 40,000 to cap Wall Street’s latest winning week
The S&P 500, which is the much more important index for Wall Street and most retirement savers, also finished near a record high.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Arthur Irving, who grew his family’s New Brunswick-based oil business, dies at 93
Irving Oil said in a statement that he died Monday. At the time of his death, he had an estimated net worth of $6.4 billion.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Dresden couple wins appeal of town approval for quarry pit, halting blasting at rural site
Barbara and Mike Fraumeni argue the Planning Board should not have approved a quarry in the town’s rural living district.