As of Saturday afternoon, Central Maine Power Co. had restored power to more than 270,000 customers.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Weather looking good for solar eclipse viewing
There could be some cirrus clouds floating around in the area of totality but they are expected to be to the southeast, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump’s campaign is expecting to raise record $43 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser
The high-dollar event is expected to include about 100 guests, including more than a few billionaires, and top a new single-event fundraising record set by Biden, who raised $26 million recently.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Joseph Brennan, former Maine governor, congressman and political leader, dies at 89
The Portland native also served in both chambers of the Maine Legislature and as state attorney general.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire
The discovery renewed pressure on Israel’s government for a deal to get the remaining hostages freed. Families have long feared time is running out.
Posted inNation & World, News
East Coast earthquakes aren’t common, but they are felt by millions
Here’s what to know about earthquakes on the East Coast.
Posted inNation & World, News
Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information
Accounts that do not disclose the identities of those behind them have thrived online for years, gaining followers for their content on politics, humor, human rights and more.
Posted inNation & World, News
In a Rwandan reconciliation village, collaborative efforts among women give hope for unity
Anastasie Nyirabashyitsi and Jeanette Mukabyagaju witnessed terrible crimes. But, in the government-approved reconciliation village where they have lived for 19 years, they have reached peaceful coexistence from opposite experiences.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Happy ABBA-versary! Fans mark 50 years since ‘Waterloo’ took the world by storm
A half-century ago the Swedish quartet triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the peppy love song.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
When will Fed cut rates? As economy flexes, maybe later or not at all
Friday’s blockbuster jobs report for March reinforced the notion that the economy is managing quite nicely on its own.