Federal actions to stymie foreign influence campaigns haven’t cowed Moscow, researchers say.
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Photo: Enjoying downtime at Meetinghouse Park in Farmington
Dane Bosley of Strong attends the University of Maine at Farmington where he is working on his associate degree in computer science.
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Posted inMaine
Watch: Religious leaders hold Augusta memorial for victims as first anniversary approaches of Lewiston mass shooting
A dozen religious leaders gathered Tuesday near the Maine State House to read passages and pray for the victims and families impacted by last October’s deadly shooting in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland police investigate potential assault at Western Prom
Police found the 53-year-old victim on the ground with severe injuries.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
U.S. job openings rise to 8 million as labor market remains sturdy
But the number of Americans quitting their jobs – a sign of confidence in their job prospects – slid to the lowest level since August 2020.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Judge grants families of Lewiston shooting victims access to gunman’s medical records
A Sagadahoc County probate judge appointed a woman who lost her husband and son in the mass shooting to take over part of the gunman’s estate in order to give her access his military and medical records.
Posted inNation / World
Helene, other storms dumped whopping 40 trillion gallons of rain on South
The flood damage from the rain is apocalyptic, meteorologists said. More than 100 people are dead.
Posted inNation / World
Iran fires at least 180 missiles into Israel as regionwide conflict grows
The two countries have fought a shadow war for years, but rarely have they come into direct conflict.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Walz, Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in vice presidential debate
Tuesday’s matchup could have an outsized impact. Polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a close contest, giving added weight to anything that can sway voters on the margins.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, risking new shortages
The strike affecting 36 ports is the first by the union since 1977.