Aldrich, 47, is scheduled to go on trial Monday for the deaths of two people, including a Lewiston teen last year.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris
In an announcement Friday, Dick Cheney said, ‘As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution. That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.’
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
JD Vance calls reality of school shootings a bleak ‘fact of life’
Following the Apalachee High School killings in Georgia, the Republican vice-presidential nominee said schools must beef up security but rebuffed stricter gun laws.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Georgia school shooting suspect and father appear in court for first time
Colt Gray, 14, appeared before a judge hours after his father was arrested and charged in the case. His father Colin appeared in court minutes after the son.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Commissioners upgrade Androscoggin County sheriff’s equipment, address safety
Patrol Division will receive better body armor, ballistic helmets, night-vision goggles and guns with aimpoint optics.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Biden signs order prioritizing federal grants for projects with higher worker wages
The grants would prioritize projects with labor agreements, wage standards and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Female farmers in Jamaica rebuild in Hurricane Beryl’s wake
More than 2 months after the powerful storm, the strongest Atlantic hurricane on record in July, some farmers in Jamaica are still unable to restore their crops and repair their homes. A women-led cash voucher program is providing the key.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Photo: History lesson at Norlands library
Indiana transplant learns about the Washburn family during tour of Livermore estate.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
After penning pop hits, Maine native Amy Allen releases first album of her own
The Waynflete grad, who has written songs for stars like Harry Styles and Sabrina Carpenter, released the self-titled ‘Amy Allen’ on Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgers
The IRS credits spending that has ramped up collection enforcement through President Biden’s signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022.