It’s the biggest bug emergence in centuries, as 2 broods come out together, an event that last happened in 1803, when Thomas Jefferson, who wrote about cicadas but mistakenly called them locusts, was president.
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Gag order in hush money trial expanded after Trump assails judge’s daughter
The trial, which involves allegations Trump falsified payment records in a scheme to cover up negative stories during his 2016 presidential campaign, is scheduled to begin April 15.
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Donald Trump posts $175 million bond to keep New York authorities from seizing assets
The bond Trump is posting with the court now is essentially a placeholder, meant to guarantee payment if the judgment is upheld.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Why Trump’s alarmist message on immigration may be resonating beyond his base
In a potentially worrying sign for President Biden, Donald Trump’s message appears to be resonating with key elements of the coalition that Biden will need to win over in November.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Few anglers fishing on April Fool’s Day
Traditionally, many anglers look forward to April 1, but nowadays it depends on the weather and the zone.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man who survived 2016 Portland shooting says victim was shot through cracked door
Aristotle Stilley is facing murder and aggravated assault charges in connection with David Anderson’s fatal shooting on Gilman Street more than 8 years ago.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Maine lawmakers add more environmental hurdles to a possible lithium mine
The new conditions, which would require legislative approval, would double the number of test borings required to prove the area is safe for open-air mining and cut the maximum size of the pit in half.
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Rangeley hires Jay police chief as interim part-time chief
Richard Caton IV of Wilton will remain as chief in Jay and will work 16 to 20 hours a week in administrative capacity in Rangeley.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Bowdoin College community shaken by student’s death
Authorities are awaiting autopsy results on Qingyang Zhan, a 20-year-old junior whose body was found in a parking lot in Topsham early Sunday. Police say there is no threat to the public.
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Israeli troops withdraw from Shifa Hospital, Gaza’s largest, after raid
The hospital raid gutted a facility that had once been the heart of Gaza’s health care system but which doctors and staff had struggled to get even partially operating again after a previous Israeli assault in November.