A call, described by the White House as ‘candid and constructive,’ was the leaders’ first conversation since their November summit in California produced renewed ties between the two nations’ militaries.
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A strong earthquake shakes Taiwan, damaging buildings and causing a tsunami
Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency gave the magnitude a 7.2 while the U.S. Geological Survey put it at 7.4.
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Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Biden, Trump win Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin primaries
The outcomes, while hardly surprising, will offer clues about enthusiasm among base voters for the upcoming 2020 rematch that has left a majority of Americans underwhelmed.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Franklin County receives 4 applications for unorganized territory road supervisor
Commissioners approved the use of the county parking lot for the Summer Fest on July 27 in Farmington.
Posted inNation & World
Iran vows response after deadly strike blamed on Israel destroyed embassy in Syria
Retaliation from Tehran risks a dangerous confrontation with Israel and the U.S.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Lawsuit seeks to force ban on menthol cigarettes after months of delays by Biden administration
The complaints say that because of the Biden administration’s inaction, ‘tobacco companies have continued to use menthol cigarettes to target youth, women, and the Black community.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man denies charges in alleged postal robberies and burglaries across central Maine
Investigators say Winston O. McLeod and an accomplice robbed two postal carriers in Lewiston and broke into two post offices, in Paris and North Monmouth.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Browsing in incognito mode doesn’t protect you as much as you might think
A settlement disclosed Monday in a federal court is primarily designed to ensure that users who use Incognito mode in Chrome get more privacy while surfing the internet than they had been previously.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Second day of Portland murder trial homes in on conflicting interviews from lead witness
One of the most important prosecution witnesses in the murder trial against Aristotle Stilley recanted statements the state has built its case on.
Posted inLocal Government
Wilton sets special town meeting for cannabis moratorium
The meeting, set for Tuesday, April 9, will be to discuss the possibility of extending the current six month moratorium on cannabis licenses.