A 72-hour waiting period on firearms purchases, a ban on unauthorized paramilitary activity and legal protections for abortion providers are among the new laws going on the books Friday.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Transformer makes slow move from Auburn to Lewiston
The transformer and three more destined for the Main Street site will be used at the New England Clean Energy Connect converter station to convert direct current coming from Canada to alternating current and send it on its way to Massachusetts.
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Posted inNation / World, Uncategorized
A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby
Tornadoes spawned by Debby have leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person.
Posted inNation / World
Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? Here’s what to know
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been up there since early June. Their planned 8-day mission is at the 2-month mark and could possibly surpass 8 months.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World
Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say
Three sold-out concerts were canceled Wednesday in Austria because of the plot, devastating Swifties from across the globe.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lake Grove Park swimming reopens one day after closure
City staff said the swimming hole at the park tested above the threshold for E. coli on Wednesday, but passed Thursday’s test.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Harris and Walz show their support for UAW members at union hall in Michigan
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, spoke to about 100 United Auto Worker on Thursday.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World
Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
Donald Trump has recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out.
Posted inMaine, Olympics, Sports
Breaking set to bring its energy, excitement and culture to the Olympics
The hip-hop dance style will make its first appearance in the Summer Games, giving a new audience a chance to see the dazzling mix of athleticism and artistic expression.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Franklin, News, Oxford Hills
Small businesses, nonprofits in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties to get storm relief funds
Businesses can be awarded as much as $100,000 from a pool of $5.8 million funds in this first round of grant awards.