But Alisa Carey, 21, gave conflicting accounts to authorities in the aftermath of the fires Monday at the construction site for a new arts center downtown, according to a police affidavit.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
New England shrimp fishery to stay closed as waters warm
The shrimp prefer cold water and their population health is imperiled by the warming of the ocean off New England. The Gulf of Maine, in particular, is warming faster than most of the world’s oceans.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Forbes editor says he testified before Trump grand jury
The disclosure indicates that prosecutors are zeroing in on whether the ex-president committed fraud by exaggerating his wealth to banks to gain favorable loan terms.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Justice Department asks high court to allow vaccine mandate
At issue before the Supreme Court is a rule published Nov. 5 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid that applies to a wide range of health care providers that receive federal Medicare or Medicaid funding.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Up to 8 inches of snow expected in parts of Maine this weekend
Sure, Maine has seen flakes already this winter, but accumulation has been unimpressive so far.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Three games rescheduled due to COVID outbreaks
Las Vegas at Cleveland has been moved from Saturday to Monday, while Seattle at the Rams and Washington at Philadelphia have been moved from Sunday to Tuesday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Third woman accuses Chris Noth of sexual misconduct
After two women’s allegations were published Thursday, director and actor Zoe Lister-Jones shares hers.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins game Saturday postponed, NHL shuts down Avalanche and Panthers amid COVID surge
All of Colorado and Florida’s games through at least next weekend have been postponed
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Toughest sentence yet for any Capitol rioter: Over 5 years
The Florida man made his way to the front of the crowd and started to attack, throwing a wooden plank, spraying a fire extinguisher, then hurling it when it was done, then attacking officers again with a pole.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Melania Trump announces NFT venture, with some proceeds going to charity
It’s unclear what percentage of the proceeds will be donated, or whether the donations will be given to specific foster child-related charities.