Three balloons inflated Saturday morning but didn’t go anywhere because of foggy conditions.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Strategist who ran DeSantis’ ill-fated bid working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump
Donald Trump’s campaign is largely leaving paid canvassing and get-out-the-vote efforts to outside groups like America PAC, funded in part by Elon Musk.
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Posted inMaine, News
Harpswell boater dies after being struck by propeller
The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the death of 23-year-old Samuel Sharpe.
Posted inNation / World, New England, News
Hundreds of miles away, Ernesto still affects U.S. beaches with rip currents, house collapse
The storm’s high surf and swells contributed to damage along the coast, including the collapse of an unoccupied beach house along North Carolina’s narrow barrier islands.
Posted inNation / World, News
Israeli airstrike kills 18 members of same family in Gaza as mediators hope for a cease-fire
The strike came just hours after mediators expressed optimism for an imminent cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Posted inMaine, News
Woman severely injured after box truck crashes into tree on I-95
Ashley Peters, 42, of Ellsworth, was hospitalized after reportedly falling asleep at the wheel and swerving into the median.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal
Chesterville Family Fun Day holds baseball-themed celebration
Chesterville Family Fun Day on Saturday featured a baseball theme with a parade, live music and activities for all ages.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Kathleen Turner falls ill during Ogunquit musical, misses final performances
The Golden Globe-winning actress became ill during Friday’s afternoon matinee of ‘A Little Night Music’ at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Heavy fog cancels morning balloon launch again
Low visibility grounded Saturday’s morning launch at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.
Posted inMaine, News
Opening of Wabanaki welcome center near Katahdin delayed, but public will get a peek
The Tekαkαpimək Contact Station at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is open to visitors for limited hours this weekend.