Ashton is survived by his wife of 24 years, two children, three stepchildren, a grandson, two sisters and a brother.
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National and world news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
With his long hair and bell-bottomed slacks and counterculture songs influenced by Bob Dylan, he represented a new breed of country songwriters along with such peers as Willie Nelson, John Prine and Tom T. Hall.
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Biden says he’ll speak with Israeli leader, vowing all-out war in the Middle East must be avoided
With tens of thousands of civilians displaced on both sides, the Biden administration has tried to bring about a negotiated resolution that would allow them to return home and prevent a wider regional conflict.
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‘Billions’ star herds sheep over a London bridge as part of a quirky tradition
The actor has driven a flock of sheep across the River Thames in homage to a centuries-old tradition.
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An Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut for the first time in nearly a year of conflict
Hezbollah confirmed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of the militant group’s Central Council, was killed Saturday, making him the 7th senior leader slain in a little over a week.
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Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out
Avangrid’s electric utilities in New York, Connecticut, and Maine responded to assistance requests after hurricane left millions without power across the Southeast
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Jimmy Carter at 100: A century of changes for a president, the U.S. and the world since 1924
The 39th president’s 100th birthday is Tuesday.
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How Kamala Harris remade Joe Biden’s campaign and revived Democratic chances
With less than 40 days until Election Day, there is still no certainty of the outcome, but Democratic presidential campaign veterans have been universally pleased with her progress.
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A green jobs program touted high wages. Some trainees feel misled.
Clean-tech jobs aren’t yet abundant in every part of the US. And some employers say they’re looking for workers with years, rather than weeks or months, of specialized training.
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What to know about upcoming vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz
The debate, hosted by CBS News, is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 p.m. Eastern and is set to last 90 minutes.