The man was hit near the intersection of Fore and India streets.
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Posted inNation & World
Judge sets Trump’s sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10
The development marks yet another twist in the singular case. President-elect Donald Trump was convicted in May of 34 counts of falsifying business records.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Johnson’s weak grip on the gavel threatens not only his own survival but President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious agenda of tax cuts and mass deportations as Republicans sweep to power in Washington.
Posted inBusiness, News
Solar power is cutting daytime electricity demand on New England’s grid
Power generated by rooftop solar panels in Maine is small relative to other New England states but nearly doubled in the last year.
Posted inMaine, News
Even in winter, rip currents pose a threat
The cancelation of the 37th annual Lobster Dip on New Year’s Day was an unfortunate reminder that rip currents aren’t just a threat in summer.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
US Surgeon General calls for cancer warning label on alcohol
About 20,000 people die every year from those alcohol-related cancer cases.
Posted inMaine, News
Central Maine animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis
The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.
Posted inMaine, News
Ticonic Bridge closes Monday to all traffic for 6 months
The bridge carries U.S. Route 201 over the Kennebec River from Waterville to Winslow.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s child welfare system still faces ‘enormous pressure,’ watchdog says
Child welfare ombudsman Christine Alberi concluded her 2024 annual report to lawmakers by saying that more improvement is needed in investigating abuse or neglect claims and in reunifying children with families.
Posted inMaine
Fairfield man struck and killed by tractor trailer on I-95 ramp
State police say it appears the man was trying to cross an off-ramp when he was hit by the truck.