The longtime suspect in the disappearance of Kristin Smart was arrested after a search of his father’s home turned up new evidence linked to Smart’s killing.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Associate of Rep. Gaetz cooperating in investigation of him
The former tax collector for Seminole County, Fla., has been telling prosecutors how he and Rep. Matt Gaetz paid women for sex using cash or gifts, says a person familiar with the matter.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Nielsen, networks clash over stats showing fewer viewers
It’s a reliable sign of spring: Television networks are grumbling that the Nielsen company is not accurately measuring how many people are watching their programs.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Experts say Alaska woman murdered in 1993 could have been killed by one of millions of guns
Police say a gun seized from the Auburn home of Steven Downs, who was connected to Sophie Sergie’s murder in 1993 by DNA evidence, could have fired the fatal bullet.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland school board approves $125.2 million budget for next year
Because health insurance costs will be lower than expected, the final plan is more than $700,000 less than the one proposed by Superintendent Xavier Botana in March.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Biden says pause on J&J shots shows government putting safety first
The U.S. still expects to take delivery of enough doses of the other two approved vaccines for every adult American to get their shots by the end of May.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. intel report: Virus impact to cause global ‘aftershocks’
The report says Russia, China, Iran and North Korea pose the greatest cybersecurity concerns.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox edge Twins for 7th straight win
Bobby Dalbec goes 2 for 3 and drives in two runs as Boston tops Minnesota, 4-2.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Pause in J&J shots raises concerns about vaccine hesitancy in Maine
Worry mounts that a clotting problem with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will increase reluctance, but some remain eager and glad to be inoculated.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
‘Life-changing’ autism center for adults closes in on funding goal
The Maine Behavioral Healthcare center will provide crucial services to adults and to children under 5.