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Franklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal

Kingfield man charged with drug trafficking at Coplin Plantation motel

by Donna M. Perry August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

Burke J. O’Donnell, 41, was alleged to have 140.4 grams of cocaine, 18.9 grams of ketamine, 22.73 grams of MDMA (also known as ecstasy) and 7.52 grams of fentanyl, according to a county deputy’s affidavit.

Business, Maine, News

Maine can now order employers to pay workers back pay as well as damages for missed wages

by Patrick Whittle Associated Press August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

The law went into effect Friday and is the latest state-level effort among Democrat-controlled states to give workers more options to seek compensation for lost wages.

Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

FBI investigating after Trump campaign said sensitive documents were hacked by Iran

by Associated Press August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

Iran’s mission to the United Nations, when asked about the claim of the Trump campaign, denied being involved.

Lewiston-Auburn

Photo Album: Back-to-school block party brings Lewiston community together

by Andree Kehn August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?

by By WILL WEISSERT and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

Democrats are playing up their sunnier outlook, while the Trump campaign argues their candidate is reflecting the dour mood of the country.

Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

Walz is making a 5-state dash, traveling solo for 1st time as Harris’ running mate

by WILL WEISSERT Associated Press August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

The Minnesota governor is attending fundraisers this week in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York.

News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times

Mexico special town meeting set for Aug. 20

by Bruce Farrin August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

Voters will decide on four articles relating to: storm clean up funds, recreation park work, a property maintenance ordinance and a food sovereignty ordinance.

Nation / World, News

U.S. beefs up posture in Middle East, warns Iran-backed attack on Israel could be imminent

by LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area.