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Blanche confirmed as attorney general despite opposition from Collins and King
Blanche, who had been serving as acting head of the Justice Department since April, was narrowly confirmed this morning in a 50-49 vote.
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A Portland missing man was found dead
Police in Portland were asking for help locating a man who went missing earlier this month.
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Suspect charged with murder in suspicious death investigation in Portland
A Portland man is charged with murder for the death of a 21-year-old who was found injured on I-295 Wednesday night.
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Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.
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Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals
Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.
5 days ago in World
Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.
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Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.
6 days ago in Local
Man Arrested After Driving into York County Power Pole
York County deputies say Raymond Miller was driving an SUV at a high rate of speed
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Drought Conditions on the Rise in Maine
Abnormally dry conditions have also spread.
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Police report first burglaries on Peaks Island in 6 years
Police are investigating a pair of break-ins Wednesday on Peaks Island.
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MaineHealth moves to shut down labor and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital
Despite strong pushback, MaineHealth's board has voted to close the labor and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta.
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Portland Police Investigating Death of Person Found on I-295
An investigation is ongoing.
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New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo
On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.
6 days ago in National
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
7 days ago in Local
Defamation Lawsuit from Lobstermen in Jeopardy Over Free-Speech Concerns
The New England-based plaintiffs sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation.
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More Shark Sightings Reported in Scarborough
The observations are consistent with the increased shark activity reported over the past several days.
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Man Critically Injured in Poland SUV-Motorcycle Crash
The crash remains under investigation.
1 week ago in National
Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.
1 week ago in Local
Mills administration touts efforts to crack down on Medicaid fraud amid scrutiny from Trump administration
The administration of Gov. Janet Mills says the state suspended Medicaid payments to five providers in June over credible fraud allegations.
