More than $35,000 has poured in since Monday night, and hundreds of people have fulfilled a wish list for shelter supplies.
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Appeals court ruling that vacates Capitol rioter’s sentence could impact dozens of Jan. 6 cases
While a panel of U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld Larry Brock’s conviction, the court said a judge wrongly applied an enhancement that lengthened the recommended prison sentence range under federal guidelines.
Health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
Most people have some degree of immunity to the coronavirus from past vaccinations or infections. And many people are not following the 5-day isolation guidance anyway, some experts say.
Drawing pushback, House Republicans send new subpoenas in impeachment inquiry
The subpoenas went to 2 rank-and-file attorneys in the Justice Department’s tax division as well as 2 officials who have previously testified before the committee.
Fairfield snowmobiler found safe after going missing on Moosehead Lake
Colby Davis, 25, was located in good condition Friday morning after walking across the lake’s surface to find an occupied camp, authorities said.
Peace activists urge protest votes in Maine’s Democratic primary
The Maine Coalition for Palestine is urging people to write-in ‘ceasefire’ on presidential primary ballots Tuesday to protest President Biden’s support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
Girls’ basketball: Previewing Saturday’s state championship games
Brunswick is seeking its first Gold Ball, while Cheverus, Gorham and Cony are looking to add to their collection.
Boys’ basketball: Previewing Saturday’s state championship games
Neighbors Windham and Gorham will battle for their first Class AA title, while Gray-New Gloucester returns to a state final for the first time since 1975.
Gaza doctor says 80% of wounds at his hospital were from gunfire after aid convoy attacked
At least 112 Palestinians were killed and more than 750 others were injured Thursday, according to health officials, when witnesses said Israeli troops opened fire as huge crowds raced to pull goods off an aid convoy.
Class A girls basketball: Cony, Brunswick set to face off with Gold Ball at stake
Rams, Dragons to battle for state title at 1:05 p.m. Saturday in Portland.