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Vandals use construction equipment to cause major damage at New Gloucester solar farm

by Kay Neufeld July 2, 2024July 3, 2024

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said that at least 2 suspects used heavy equipment onsite to cause several hundred thousand dollars in damage.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Susan Collins, Jared Golden withhold criticism of Supreme Court ruling, say impact is unclear

by Rachel Ohm July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

Their statements Tuesday stood in contrast to the reaction from the other 2 members of Maine’s congressional delegation, who were quick to criticize the court’s ruling on Monday.

Maine

Angus King presses military to begin brain screenings immediately

by Joe Lawlor July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

The Army reservist who killed 18 people in Lewiston in October was found to have brain injuries caused by blast exposure during military training.

Maine, News

Toddler wounded by self-inflicted gunshot in Sanford

by Kay Neufeld and Morgan Womack July 2, 2024July 3, 2024

Police say the 3-year-old boy had what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the hand and was being treated at Maine Medical Center.

News

Stampede at religious event in India kills more than 100

by BISWAJEET BANERJEE and KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

Authorities don’t know what caused the panic but it’s possible overcrowding was the source as initial reports say organizers had permission to host about 5,000 people, but over 15,000 showed up.