Gov. Mills allowed the proposal, in which Maine joins 16 other states and the District of Columbia in changing how it allocates Electoral College votes, to become law without her signature.
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Four arrested on arson charges after fires at three vacant homes in Dresden, Woolwich
While the three homes were unoccupied, one was being renovated, with a family of four planning to move in soon.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Gun supervisor for ‘Rust’ movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter and is scheduled for trial in July.
Posted inNation & World
Lightning, rains kill 49 in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in the southwest
Some deaths occurred when lightning struck farmers harvesting wheat.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices
The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include many services, including travel and hotel lodges. But the lone services category – restaurants – registered an uptick of 0.4%.
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Ship that caused bridge collapse had electrical issues while docked, source says
Someone with knowledge of the situation says alarms went off on the ship’s refrigerated containers while it was still docked in Baltimore, likely indicating an inconsistent power supply.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Freihofer’s Bakery Outlet in Fairfield closes permanently
The outlet at the U.S. Route 201 Business Center at 230D Skowhegan Road was one of many that Bimbo Bakeries USA has closed recently.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers face Wednesday deadline to finish work
Many key bills, including the supplemental budget, remain on the table. But lawmakers don’t appear poised to call for a special session to give themselves more time.
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Photos: Gardiner students participate in Day of Caring
Lauren Arnold, the principal at Gardiner Area High School, joined GAHS seniors who planted flowers in Gardiner Thursday morning. All photos by Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel.
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Ukraine official says Israel’s response to an aerial attack shows what Kyiv needs
Israel’s defense system, with assistance from the U.S. and Britain, is credited with preventing serious damage or casualties in Sunday’s attack by Iran using more than 300 drones and missiles.