The week of extreme weather across the nation includes a heat wave, tropical storm, landslide, flash flood and snow.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Zuckerberg says White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during pandemic
Experts warn this year’s U.S. election could be swamped by misinformation with the proliferation of AI and other tools to produce false news stories and content that could mislead voters.
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Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Golden responds to Theriault’s $50,000 pledge to help shooting victims’ families
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden responded to his Republican challenger Austin Theriault’s pledge to raise $50,000 at the Oxford Plains Speedway Pro All Stars Series 400 race.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Biden, Harris push scrutiny of police, while Trump would halt such efforts
Donald Trump says he wants to let police loose in cities. Kamala Harris and the Biden administration have embraced federal oversight and accountability efforts.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
See the progress on the the Wedgewood housing project in Lewiston
The sprawling, 82-unit development in nine buildings is considered the first phase of the city’s Choice Neighborhoods initiative.
Posted inMaine
First tests reveal high PFAS levels in spilled foam, ponds at Brunswick Landing
Test results and cleanup and remediation updates will be shared with the public at a meeting Thursday night.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Crew called to building fire in Minot
Area fire departments were dispatched to Cortland Drive.
Posted inBusiness, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Nine Dragons Paper exec confident Rumford mill will overcome challenges
CEO Ken Liu held two private sessions for employees Monday afternoon.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Peru highway garage under construction
Flames destroyed the old garage in January 2023, including contents inside and vehicles outside.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston has some PFAS firefighting foam ready for use
A large quantity of the same foam was accidentally discharged at the Brunswick Executive Airport last week, raising fears throughout the community.