Tuesday’s storm downed trees and power lines and severely damaged the roof on the historic Kennebec County Courthouse as remnants of Hurricane Beryl move through New England.
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Brunswick man shot, police search for suspects
Darren Mitchell of Brunswick was taken to Maine Medical Center after suffering a gunshot wound to the leg. He is in stable condition. A Wiscasset man was arrested on unrelated charges as police investigated.
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Frustration builds in Houston as utility struggles to restore power cut by Hurricane Beryl
High temperatures in Houston on Wednesday were expected to climb into the 90s, with humidity making it feel even hotter.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photos: Weeding in the heat
APW workers swelter in the heat as they weed a median strip in Auburn.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Maine agencies get $7.4 million federal grant, including Auburn Public Schools
The money will be invested in 7 projects aimed at getting more local ingredients in Maine’s school lunches and improving food system practices.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in several swing states
The Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning a half-century of abortion rights showed both the influence of national politics in state elections and the importance of state legislatures.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington selectmen OK new roof at Community Center
Officials felt not enough is known about a system that would melt snow from the Community Center roof, thus reducing weight on the roof.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Nancy Pelosi urges Biden to decide on candidacy, despite his insistence he will stay
‘It’s up to the president to decide if he is going to run. We’re all encouraging him to to make that decision, because time is running short,’ former House speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday on MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe.’
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
George Clooney and the growing celebrity revolt against Biden
Clooney is one of the recent celebrities to speak out against President Biden’s election campaign following the president’s widely criticized debate performance.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Handful of U.S. grocery stores to sell ammo in vending machines
Grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas allow patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk.