FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sent to jail after a bail hearing in New York City
2023
Posted inMaine
City plans to contract with 2 hotels to house asylum seekers remaining at Portland Expo
The plans were announced with the Wednesday deadline for closing the Expo approaching and 192 people still living there.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Ex-Nokomis High star Cooper Flagg reclassifies to Class of 2024
By skipping a year of high school, Flagg becomes eligible to play college basketball in the fall of 2024 and could enter the 2025 NBA draft.
Posted inNation & World, News
The origins of special counsels, their powers and what to expect in the Hunter Biden probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland tapped David Weiss, who has been probing the financial and business dealings of the president’s son, to oversee the department’s investigation.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Analysts higher than ever on Cooper Flagg after star’s year of growth
The Newport native was already highly rated among high school players, but his jump over the past year has been noticeable to experts.
Posted inSports
Women’s World Cup roundup: Sweden knocks out last remaining former champion
Sweden follows up its win over the United States by defeating Japan in the quarterfinals, 2-1.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Local nonprofits deliver mattresses to Lewiston families in need
In total, 60 mattresses were delivered to asylum-seekers in need Friday.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Cops & Courts, Maine
Man accused of killing Westbrook couple also shot at their son, indictment says
A Cumberland County grand jury indicted Marcel LaGrange Jr., 24, on six charges, including two counts of murder and one count of aggravated attempted murder.
Posted inDo This, Maine, News
Winslow Blueberry Festival returns this weekend for its 52nd year
Organizers say they expect to sell hundreds of blueberry pies and pancakes at the event on Saturday at the Winslow Congregational Church property on Lithgow Street.
Posted inNation & World, News
150-year-old banyan tree among Maui landmarks damaged in wildfires
Firefighters were still working late Thursday to contain the fires, which began overnight Tuesday and traveled faster than expected across Maui because of strong winds from Hurricane Dora.