It’s uncertain what the long-term impact on prices could be if the tariffs contribute to a wider trade dispute.
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New filings in lawsuit over Maine’s Mega Millions offer more personal details about mysterious winner
A man anonymously suing the mother of his child is disputing allegations claiming he attempted to kidnap their daughter.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Madison voters OK proposed $11.32 million budget for MSAD 59
The budget now goes to the June 11 district validation referendum.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Small, well-built Chinese EV, the Seagull poses threat to U.S. auto industry
A tiny, low-priced electric vehicle called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine to spend $25 million to rebuild waterfront after devastating winter storms
Applications for funding are now available to repair and rebuild working waterfront areas damaged by the storms.
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History of Wainwright’s woes aids Mills’ decision to spare removal
Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright was spared removal by Governor Janet Mills based on facts around three incidents county commissioners cited in their request for his removal.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Three men charged in Whitey Bulger’s 2018 prison killing have plea deals
Bulger, who ran the largely Irish mob in Boston in the 1970s and ’80s, served as an FBI informant who ratted on the main rival to his gang.
Posted inNation & World
Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial begins, his second in the last decade
Besides charges including bribery, extortion, fraud and obstruction of justice, the Democrat also is charged with acting as a foreign agent of Egypt.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Windham man’s manslaughter trial underway in crash that killed Fayette woman
Prosecutors say, in December 2022, Curtis Fogg was chasing another pickup truck when it crashed into a car driven by a woman from Fayette, killing her.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Bankers notch win in fight to keep billions in credit-card fees
A ruling made last week is on hold as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a broad challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding.