Volney Spalding, 64, died on Wednesday after he was severely burned a few days before.
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Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, News
Windham business owner admits to tampering with truck emissions monitors
Isaac Allen, owner of Red Barn Diesel Performance, faces up to 5 years in prison and a maximum $250,000 fine for violating the Clean Air Act.
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Posted inNation & World
Russia fires new ballistic missile at Ukraine as Putin threatens West
A U.S. official, who like others spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the issue’s sensitivity, affirmed that this was an experimental missile and Russia has only limited stocks of it.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Assault allegations revealed against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary
A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by the ‘Fox & Friends’ host.
Posted inEvents, Maine Voices Live
Watch: Maine Voices Live with Craig Grossi, author and Marine Corps veteran
Portland Press Herald staff writer Ray Routhier sat down with author and Marine Corps veteran Craig Grossi for a conversation and book signing during a live event at One Longfellow Square on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. regulators seek to break up Google’s monopoly, force Chrome sale
The Justice Department, wary of the increasing use of artificial intelligence in search results, is also asking a federal judge to push the tech giant to allow websites to shield their content from Google’s AI training.
Posted inMaine, News
Pedestrian dies after being hit by Amtrak Downeaster in New Hampshire
Police say the person, who has not been identified, was walking along the tracks and wasn’t aware of the approaching train traveling from Brunswick to Boston.
Posted inNation & World
International court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials
Though the practical implications could be limited, the decision turns the Israeli prime minister and others into internationally wanted suspects and could further complicate cease-fire negotiations.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Jared Golden calls for wide-ranging overhaul of U.S. House
Maine lawmaker urges Congress to consider adding more House members and a host of other changes aimed at reducing partisan fervor.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland’s ethics commission still isn’t ready after 2 years. It may not be what voters thought.
The City Council postponed a vote to establish the commission after some councilors raised concerns that the draft ordinance wasn’t what was intended.