The FBI said in a statement that it was ‘aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees’ and was investigating with its law enforcement partners.
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A solar storm may make the northern lights visible again in the U.S.
Moderate solar storms may make the northern lights visible in the uppermost parts of the nation, though it won’t be as dazzling as last month’s star show.
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Posted inMaine, News
Judge approves settlement reforming use of psychotropic drugs for foster children
As part of the settlement, the state will develop a new portable health records system, create informed consent procedures and implement additional reviews.
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Gulf of Maine warming research resumes with NASA support
As Bigelow Laboratory’s Gulf of Maine North Atlantic Time Series approaches its 25th year, NASA awarded the program funding to continue regular cruises on the R/V Bowditch. Here’s what to expect.
Posted inMaine, News
Some in Maine get an early taste of winter this Thanksgiving
Power outages ticked up steadily throughout the afternoon, from fewer than 100 households across the state without power at 2:30 to nearly 17,000 at 7 p.m., according to Central Maine Power’s and Versant’s websites.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police arrest Lewiston man on drug trafficking charges, seize $100,000 of cocaine
A Lewiston man was arrested Tuesday on drug trafficking charges and a subsequent search of the man’s residence yielded around $100,000 worth of cocaine.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Mt. Abram High School names honor roll students
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced the following students to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. Highest Honors Grade 12: Robert Butterfield IV, Ruth Gusler, Bailea Haines, Hannah Henshaw, Summer Love, Aspen Mitchell, Opal Mitchell, Jany Pepin, Joselyn Smith, Kharlie Turner and Stanton (Phillip) Yeaton. Grade 11: Brooke Atwood, […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Five arrested, 72 grams of fentanyl seized in central Maine
According to authorities, three of those arrested following a monthslong investigation were from New York City, while two were from Chesterville.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington selectmen consider downtown crosswalk improvements after pedestrian fatality
State highway officials recently visited the area and made several recommendations.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Conservatives love him. Liberals disdain him. For Northeast Harbor residents, it’s more complicated.
Few people in America have done more to advance conservative causes than Leonard Leo.