The Democratic nominee accuses the president of causing the divisions that have ignited violence, while Trump suggests that Biden is powerless to stop extremists.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Two 14-year-olds arrested on burglary, arson charges related to Fairfield car fire
Police say the boy and girl broke into a garage on Davis Road, removed a Hyundai sedan and set the car on fire.
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Posted inNation / World
Hunger may kill more people than COVID this year
As many as 132 million more people than previously projected could go hungry in 2020.
Posted inNation / World
The Latest: Twitter deletes Trump’s retweeted claim minimizing virus death toll
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. After President Trump retweeted a claim that discounted the coronavirus death toll in the United States over the weekend, Twitter took down the post that spread false information on Sunday. The tweet was originally posted by “Mel Q,” a follower of the baseless […]
Posted inMaine
Sixteen new COVID-19 cases but no additional deaths in Maine
The state is still investigating cases associated with an Aug. 7 wedding in Millinocket that has been linked to more than 120 cases, and one death so far.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland man sentenced to 7½ years in prison for killing sister’s boyfriend
Mark Cardilli Jr. was convicted of manslaughter for the shooting death of Isahak Muse during an argument in the Cardilli family home in March 2019.
Posted inThings to Do
With precautions in place, apple picking is on
Maine’s apple orchards are open this fall, with some new rules, offering plenty of fresh air and fruit.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine businesses look for ways to extend outdoor service into the colder months
The onset of colder weather usually prompts a shift to doing business indoors, but this year there is a strong incentive to put it off as long as possible.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News, Uncategorized
On this date in Maine history: Aug. 31
Aug. 31, 1954: Hurricane Carol makes landfall on New York’s Long Island and proceeds to ravage much of New England and Atlantic Canada. It causes the most severe damage on the coasts of Connecticut and Rhode Island. In Maine, falling trees damage houses, crush cars, cut power lines and block highways. Wind speed of 80 […]
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Pandemic adds to staffing crisis, forced overtime in Maine jails
Across the country, shortages of corrections officers have made overtime an industry norm, cost taxpayers money and fueled concerns about safety.