SEATTLE (AP) — A suburban Seattle mother has been charged with felony assault following an attack last year on a sixth-grade girl at a basketball game between two Catholic schools. Authorities say 38-year-old Monique Altheimer of Kent got onto the basketball court during a December game in Seattle and choked the child who had fought […]
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Three Somerset County residents accused of stealing camping equipment in Eustis
EUSTIS — A Skowhegan woman and two Somerset County juveniles face charges connected to the theft of camping equipment Tuesday night from a campsite off Flagstaff Road. Franklin County Deputy Brian McCormick, who was assisted by Sgt. Matthew Brann, responded to a report of theft, and was provided a description of a car and a […]
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Susan Collins backs measure to sanction Russia if it keeps meddling
A bipartisan measure that would require new sanctions against any foreign nation caught meddling in U.S. elections got the backing this week of Maine’s senior senator, Republican Susan Collins. The Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines bill would require extensive, tough sanctions within 10 days of a declaration by the director of national intelligence […]
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New England workers authorized to strike against Consolidated Communications
PORTLAND (AP) — Unions representing Consolidated Communications workers in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont authorized a strike if negotiators fail to reach an agreement before their contract expires in less than two weeks, officials announced Wednesday. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Communications Workers of America are engaged in their first contact negotiations since […]
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CMP will give $50 million to help low-income customers in Massachusetts
Central Maine Power has agreed to give $50 million to energy-assistance programs that will benefit low-income electric customers — in Massachusetts. CMP will provide $50 million over 40 years to several programs and initiatives in Massachusetts, as a condition of winning the bid to build a high-voltage transmission line from Quebec through Maine that will […]
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Donald Trump accuses China of using 'vicious' trade tactics
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused China of “vicious” tactics on trade as he prepared for tough negotiations with European leaders in an escalating trade battle among world powers. Trump tweeted that China was specifically targeting U.S. farmers with retaliatory tariffs because “they know I love & respect” them. His defense came […]
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Farmington man charged in suspected heroin overdose in Wilton
FARMINGTON — A local man is accused of providing heroin to a Wilton man who overdosed July 4, according to the sworn statement of Wilton officer Ethan Kyes. Derek A. Martin, 24, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for a felony charge of unlawful trafficking in heroin. A conviction on the charge is punishable by […]
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Fire destroys Durham garage
DURHAM — A garage at 178 Swamp Road was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. The detached building, used as a workshop, was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived at about 7:30 p.m., Fire Department spokesman Joe Lemont said Wednesday morning as firefighters readied to clear the scene. No injuries were reported. Crews stayed on scene past […]
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Water is buried beneath Martian landscape, study says
NEW YORK (AP) — A huge lake of salty water appears to be buried deep in Mars, raising the possibility of finding life on the red planet. The discovery, based on observations by a European spacecraft, generated excitement from experts. Water is essential to life as we know it, and scientists have long sought to […]
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Maker of Necco wafers, Sweethearts candies abruptly shuts down
REVERE, Mass. — The owner of a company that makes candies such as Necco wafers and Sweethearts has unexpectedly shut down operations at its Massachusetts plant. The Boston Globe reports Round Hill Investments LLC announced Tuesday it is selling Necco brands to another confection manufacturer and closing down its Revere plant. The company had recently […]