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Two hospitalized after ATV crash near Solon
One man was taken from the scene by LifeFlight of Maine and both alcohol and excessive speed were factors in the crash, according to authorities.
From New York to Arizona: Inside the head-spinning week of Trump’s legal drama
The week began with a moment for the history books, with prosecutors for the first time presenting a jury with a criminal case against a former American president.
Hamas reviewing Israeli proposal for cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms
It was not immediately clear whether Israel’s latest response to Hamas on a cease-fire was directly related to Friday’s visit to Tel Aviv by Egyptian mediators.
Tornadoes collapse buildings, level homes in Nebraska and Iowa
A tornado has plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions.
Vintage, collectible store to open on Main Street in downtown Waterville
Old Soul Supply Co. owner Jessica Stetson is opening her shop at the former Jorgensen’s Cafe space at 103 Main St., between the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and Loyal Biscuit Co.
Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions
A hardy band of mostly amateur Wall Street investors have collectively made millions of dollars over the past month by betting that the stock price of Donald Trump’s Truth Social will keep dropping despite massive buying by his loyalists.
Mills vetoes bill requiring developers of clean energy projects to work with unions
The bill would have required companies leasing state land for clean energy projects to enter into contract with labor unions.
West Gardiner man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
Jon A. Hall will be sentenced in federal court at a future date on 13 charges related to child pornography and a charge of failing to register as a sex offender.
Mills hopes money for Maine ‘co-working’ businesses will help bring, keep remote workers
Eleven communal office companies – including 6 in southern Maine – were awarded a total of $500,000 as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.