An activist group says Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over technology the company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war.
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NASA hears from Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, after months of quiet
Launched in 1977 to study Jupiter and Saturn, Voyager 1 has been exploring interstellar space – the space between star systems – since 2012.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Colby College plans to build residence hall on Waterville campus to house 217 students
The Waterville Planning Board got a look at preliminary plans for The Residence Hall on Mayflower Hill Drive on Tuesday, and Colby College officials are scheduled to return to the board May 14 for final approval.
Posted inNation & World, News
What to know in the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump
The case, to be argued Thursday, stems from Trump’s attempts to have charges against him dismissed.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting
Members of the public who oppose the bill harangued Republican lawmakers after the vote, leading House Speaker Cameron Sexton to order the galleries cleared.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News
Maine lawyer defending New Hampshire in youth center abuse trial attacks plaintiff’s credibility
Martha Gaythwaite is representing the state in an unusual case where the attorney general’s office is both prosecuting and defending.
Posted inLocal & State
State police investigating inmate’s suicide at Wiscasset jail
Two Bridges Regional Jail confirmed a resident died Sunday morning, but released no other information pending the investigation by the Maine State Police.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Chelsea man indicted for alleged machete attack
The 22-year-old victim was allegedly chopped at multiple times by another man with an 18-inch rusty machete.
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Gov. Mills vetoes 3 bills, including measure to set minimum wage for farmworkers
The House and Senate will come back to vote on any vetoes, which require two-thirds support to overturn.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hannaford expands recall of store-branded ground beef
Hannaford supermarket officials say to throw out Hannaford-branded 85% lean ground beef purchased between April 6-18 or return to the store for a refund.