Police used comparative DNA samples from a family member to identify Rodney Jewell, 48.
April 27, 2017
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Ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn was warned not to accept foreign payments
The Defense Department inspector general’s office confirms that it is investigating whether Flynn failed to obtain prior approval.
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South Portland steps back from sanctuary status
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday debated amendments to water down a prior resolution that could label South Portland a “sanctuary city.” The wording still concerns some residents and councilors, who believe $9.1 million in federal funding may be at risk. Councilors on April 24 considered amendments to their Feb. 6 resolution condemning violence […]
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‘The Simpsons’ marks Trump’s 100-day milestone: Justice Ivanka, Marge on Prozac
“The Simpsons” is taking on President Trump’s first 100 days in office in a short animation released online. The clip shows an animated Trump in bed at the White House counting up accomplishments as president, like lowering his golf handicap and increasing his Twitter following. The video also imagines the president’s daughter, Ivanka, taking Justice […]
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Two U.S. troops die battling Islamic State militants in eastern Afghanistan
The fatalaties occurred Wednesday night during an operation in Nangahar Province.
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Lawmakers seek probe of York County casino ballot committee
The state ethics commission has been asked to determine whether Horseracing Jobs Fairness failed to accurately disclose who funded the effort to get the question on the November ballot.
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Trump says U.S. will remain in NAFTA for now
In a Twitter post, he describes America’s relationships with Canada and Mexico as ‘very good’ and says the prospects of a renegotiated deal are ‘very possible.’
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Mysterious drop in Maine marine worms imperils a valuable fishery
The Maine worm harvest is the largest in the U.S., but the worms are disappearing and no one knows why.
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Scarborough reduces proposed budget increases, property tax hike
SCARBOROUGH — A proposed reduction in the combined town and school budget would mean a drop in the corresponding tax increase for property owners. Town Manager Thomas Hall and School Superintendent Julie Kukenberger unveiled new recommendations Wednesday at a Wentworth School budget forum. The changes include a $1.5 million decline in the combined budget, bringing […]
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Russian intelligence ship sinks after colliding with freighter off Turkey
Authorities say that all 78 personnel on the reconnaissance ship were rescued.