Swift’s three concerts in Vienna, Austria, were canceled after officials arrested two suspects accused of plotting an attack on the stadium, but Erin Fontaine, 19, of Augusta, had already boarded a plan when the announcements were made.
Maine
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
South Portland teen gets year of probation on arson charge
The 17-year-old was acquitted last month on separate charges that he plotted to carry out a school shooting.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Sen. Susan Collins marvels at Lewiston shoemaker’s work
‘A tribute to Maine craftsmanship,’ Collins said during a tour of Rancourt & Co.’s factory Thursday.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Effort to overturn popular vote bill fails, as activists consider next steps
Organizer James DuPrie said his group is eyeing other ways to prevent Maine from joining 16 other states and Washington, D.C., pledging to commit their Electoral College votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote.
Posted inMaine
Groups urge caution as lakewide algae bloom forms at Androscoggin Lake
A water quality nonprofit is advising residents to avoid recreation in the lake with visible algae and where water is discolored or has an odor.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine home of Frances Perkins, first female Cabinet member, seeks national monument designation
An architect of New Deal measures like Social Security and the 40-hour work week, Perkins returned throughout her life to a home in Newcastle that had been in her family since the 1750s.
Posted inMaine, News
Sea glass fanatics scour Maine beaches and craft with treasures they find
The rough waters and rocky beaches of the Maine coast create a perfect environment for creating sea glass.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin commissioners approve more than $1 million in ARPA funds for nonprofits
Three nonprofit groups have made several presentations before the board over the past couple of years seeking American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation / World, Politics
US House speaker campaigns for Austin Theriault at Auburn Mall
Mike Johnson touts Republican congressional hopeful Austin Theriault, who seeks the 2nd Congressional District seat held by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district leader talks goals for improving reading, math scores
Assistant Superintendent Matt Gilbert said NWEA testing scores data are to be used to study and reach students’ achievement goals in reading and math.