Lawsuit against a Texas beverage maker seeks to restore ability to sell products on Amazon.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Walgreens official says reports of Maine store closings are incorrect
A Walgreens official disputed reports Monday by a Maine television station that five Walgreens stores in the state are scheduled to close by 2027.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Vassalboro man arrested after weekend chase through Waterville, Oakland
Christopher Ratte, 38, is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 9 on multiple charges after leading police on a chase Saturday night and then Being found Sunday in the basement at a Vassalboro home.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
A billionaire is boosting a major defamation lawsuit against Fox News
Reid Hoffman, the LinkedIn co-founder, has invested in Smartmatic, an election technology company suing Fox News, Newsmax over false clams of 2020 vote-rigging.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
For the first time, more than 3 million pass through U.S. airport security in a day
Eight of the 10 busiest days in TSA’s history have come this year as the number of travelers tops prepandemic levels.
Posted inNation / World, News
‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot
Jay Johnston, known for comedic roles in ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ has pleaded guilty to interfering with police officers trying to protect the U.S. Capitol from the Jan. 6 riot.
Posted inMaine, News
‘Cheap knockoff’ lithium-ion batteries spark garage fire in Winslow
The fire early Monday, which officials said was caused by power tool batteries and destroyed a garage, was the latest in a string of fires sparked by overheated lithium-ion batteries.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford seeks $1.5 million state grant to replace 3 culverts
The project would replace the culvert systems at stream crossings on the East Andover Road, the Whippoorwill Road and the Beliveau Road.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama
The president called for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal public debate performance. ‘It’s time for it to end,’ he said.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Deputies pull man from Swift River in Mexico
Oxford County deputies performed CPR before fire and rescue personnel arrived. The unidentified man was taken to Rumford Hospital.