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Bangor parents plead not guilty to murder in son’s death
Prosecutors say 10-year-old Braxtyn Smith endured months of abuse before his death in February.
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Nation & World
Mexico wasn’t told of cartel arrests until kingpins were in U.S. custody
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Nation & World
Wreckage of schooner that sank in 1893 found in Lake Michigan
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Health
Online portals deliver scary health news before doctors can weigh in
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Local & State
Two Maine beaches under advisories for elevated bacteria levels
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36 mins agoA man was arrested in connection with California’s largest fire this year, after a woman saw him push a burning car down a ravine.
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at 5:55 PMThe 36-year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her Illinois home by a now-fired sheriff’s deputy charged in her death.
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at 6:52 PMSome would-be tourists have decided to avoid Paris altogether during the Olympics, fearing high prices, crowds or general chaos.
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at 5:31 PMWood pellet production skyrocketed across the U.S. South. It helped feed demand in the European Union for renewable energy, as those countries sought to replace fossil fuels such as coal.
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at 5:33 PMMilitary veterans have spent years lobbying for the use of psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD, but a sharply critical review of the club drug MDMA has put the therapy's approval in doubt.
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at 7:50 PMDr. Liam Funte, who has handled many autopsies in homicide cases, admitted to misconduct in an agreement he signed with the Maine Board of Medical Licensure.
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at 4:50 PMThe outbreak was first reported last week. Since late May, 34 people were sickened across 13 states, with all but one hospitalized.
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at 7:21 PMThe second and final performance of the three-hour opera is on Sunday.
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at 4:14 PMNetanyahu's Florida trip follows a fiery address to Congress and separate talks with Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, newly Trump's Democratic rival for the presidency.
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at 6:55 PMAn attorney for the third suspect to be charged in the case said the body of Kyle MacDougall was burned before police discovered the remains.
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at 12:13 PMSpacey said in an emotional interview with British broadcast host Piers Morgan last month that he was millions of dollars in debt, largely because of unpaid legal bills, and facing foreclosure on the Baltimore property.
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at 7:01 PMA recreational fisherman found the body of the unidentified man in the water about 100 yards from the end of Indian Point Road
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at 7:10 PMSmall businesses, including farms, will receive federal money to install rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects, low-energy lighting, heat pump systems and help to advance clean energy projects.
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at 4:39 PMTargeting remote locations far from the capital, the apparently coordinated attacks sought to cut off rail routes into the city from all directions.
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31 mins agoFunded through the $575 million Climate-Ready Coasts initiative, Maine's largest ever climate grant will focus on nature-based solutions, shoring up working waterfronts, and building capacity to prepare for climate change.
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at 12:25 PMThe Obamas' endorsement gives the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats.
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at 4:29 PMTwo of the city's 3 community pools soon will be shut down for planned upgrades, leaving area swimmers with limited options.
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at 2:31 PMDevelopers Collaborative is converting what had been an auto dealership in the 1920s into 38 units of housing and retail space and restoring the building's exterior.
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July 25‘El Mayo’ Zambada had been among the leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel since the 1970s, with their principal livelihood being the sale of narcotics in the United States, according to a U.S. Justice Department.
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July 25The Trump campaign said in a statement late Thursday that debate arrangements 'cannot be finalized until Democrats formally decide on their nominee.'
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7 mins agoAmy Fairfield agreed to 6 months of probation after a panel for the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar found she made unfounded, 'inflammatory' allegations of cover-up against the state.
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July 25The former president's lawyers had asked a judge to overturn his conviction for falsifying records.
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July 25Francis, who lives in Houston, was the second-oldest person in the U.S. until Feb. 22, when the previous longevity record holder, Edie Ceccarelli, died a few weeks after her 116th birthday in Mendocino County, Calif.
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at 9:54 AMGov. Janet Mills thinks the enhanced prescription monitoring program is one of the factors that brought down the number of drug overdose deaths last year.
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at 7:56 PMThe single-engine plane arriving from New Jersey with 2 people aboard crashed during its approach, the FAA said.
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July 25The break-in to the Main Street shop was reported to police around 2:30 a.m. Thursday by guests staying in an Airbnb above the shop.
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at 5:40 PMThe utilities also are directed to apply cost-saving technology to help manage peak demand.
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July 25Wind farms’ benefits to communities can be slow or complex, leading to opposition and misinformationConfusing taxation systems make it easier for wind’s opponents, some citing misinformation, to say that wind has fallen short of its promises.
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July 25Companies are increasingly changing the way they do business to cope with increasingly frequent episodes of extreme weather.
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July 25When CrowdStrike took down millions of devices, IT workers became the thin line between corporate America and chaos.
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July 25Six Democrats also voted for the resolution, including Rep. Jared Golden.
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July 25The carrier will end its longtime practice of open seating and offer 'premium' options that have more legroom.
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July 25With all eyes on the likely Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris largely reiterated President Biden's longstanding message that it's time to find an endgame to the brutal war in Gaza.
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July 25The Democrat's opponent, Republican state Rep. Austin Theriault, accuses Golden of taking 'the position of every other slippery Washington politician who refuses to disclose who they're supporting for president.'
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July 25Vice President Harris has swiftly united much of the Democratic Party behind her candidacy since she jumped into the presidential race on Sunday.
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July 25Prosecutors allege that both Adrian Gonzalas and co-defendant Pedro Arredondo, former school district police chief, by their inaction and actions left children vulnerable to the attack by a lone shooter.
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July 25Celebrities including Jennifer Aniston and Whoopi Goldberg cite many reasons women don’t have kids. Others are embracing being a childless cat lady like Taylor Swift.
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July 25While there are a few non-White or female candidates under consideration, the list of possibilities is dominated by politically moderate White men.
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July 25Plus, catch singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards in Waldoboro on Friday and bring your pooch to the Woofstock Food & Beer Festival in Kennebunk on Saturday.
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July 25The Silent Film Fest: The Show Must Go On is sponsored by the Augusta Colonial Theater. It is held this year at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner.
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There have been 23 reports of gunfire in Portland so far this year and two people were shot, authorities say. But they can't provide data on how many teenagers were involved.
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July 25
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Opera Maine's largest-ever production, showing Thursday and Sunday, calls for some 3 dozen non-speaking roles.
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In an effort to address the state's public defense crisis, the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services voted to make it easier for some lawyers to get waivers for their experience and training requirements.
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July 24Brazilian sharpnose sharks found with cocaine in their livers and muscles highlight the impact of the illegal drug trade on marine life, scientists say.
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July 25Gathering sweetgrass, which the Wabanaki have traditionally used in basket weaving and for ceremonies, has been outlawed in the national park since it was formally established in 1916.
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July 25Her vehicle was struck by a pickup truck and police have charged the driver with having false license plates.
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July 24They call on Maine's congressional delegation to push for a Department of Defense probe, arguing that the Army's investigation and a review by the Army's inspector general had a 'narrow scope' and offered 'conflicting conclusions.'
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July 24Trump has ramped up his criticism of Kamala Harris since President Biden’s abrupt departure, calling the vice president 'the same as Biden but much more radical.'
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July 24The new rules will give farmers a boost and expand renewable energy in the state.
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July 24Grayson Lookner has thrown his hat into a crowded race for an at-large seat on Portland's City Council while also seeking reelection to the state House of Representatives, where he has already served two terms.
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July 24In a meeting Wednesday, the committee voted to allow City Council candidate Brandon Mazer to receive clean election funds, saying that he did not conspire with a political group to send out a survey about the race.
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July 24Venture capitalists have poured billions of dollars into AI start-ups. The boom has helped contribute to the $55.6 billion that venture investors put into U.S. start-ups in the second quarter of 2024.
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July 24Washington has ramped up scrutiny of investments related to countries it considers adversaries, most notably China, as advanced technologies with breakthrough commercial potential, such as AI, can also be used to enhance military or espionage capabilities.
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July 24Germany has one of the most wide-spanning plans in its mission to replace coal – first with natural gas to cut emissions quickly and then with hydrogen.
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July 25The ferry service to islands in Penobscot Bay has been plagued by cancellations due to staff shortages.
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July 24In remarks to campaign staff in Delaware on Monday and a campaign speech in Wisconsin on Tuesday, the vice president focused on key parts of President Biden’s domestic agenda that failed to pass because of resistance from Republicans and centrist Democrats.
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July 24The appearance makes Netanyahu the first foreign leader to address a joint meeting of Congress four times, surpassing Winston Churchill.
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July 24The second gentleman attended a discussion on abortion rights as well as a rally, saying it was his first official campaign stop since his wife became a candidate.
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July 24'The great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule,' President Biden said. 'The people do. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America – lies in your hands.'