Joseph Ruddy, one of the architects of Operation Panama Express, or PANEX – a task force launched in 2000 to target cocaine smuggling at sea – was charged with driving under the influence with property damage stemming from a Fourth of July crash, but was still representing the U.S. in court as recently as last week.
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U.S. Open: Shelton joins past champs Djokovic, Alcaraz and Medvedev in semifinals
American Ben Shelton, at age 20 and seeded 47th, joins the top three seeded players in the semifinals and faces Novak Djokovic on Friday.
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Woman’s Literary Union holding yard sale at Foss Mansion in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will have a Fantastic Huge Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., in Auburn. The proceeds will support mansion restoration and scholarship funds. Available items include furniture, electronics, an Xbox 360, video games, tools, jewelry, toys, fabric […]
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Largest union representing Maine’s state workers holds demonstration for improved wages
The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.
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Madison man arrested in July death of man from Anson
Roland Flood, 61, is accused of killing a person he previously lived with, 57-year-old Mark Trabue, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
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Call to grandparents raising grandchildren to share their experiences
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re hoping to do a story in an upcoming Sunday edition about grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. We’re in awe of these folks who have taken on this responsibility. No matter what the circumstances of your situation and whether you’ve been your grandchild’s primary caregiver for years or you’re new at […]
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NFL notebook: Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, who helped build Cowboys into ‘America’s Team,’ dies at 91
No cause of death was given, but Gil Brandt had been in declining health in recent years.
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MLB roundup: Reds claim outfielders Renfroe, Bader in playoff push
Hunter Renfroe was waived by the Angels and Harrison Bader was waived by the Yankees this week.
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Maine wants to expand quarantine zones to stop tree-killing pests
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is holding public hearings Sept. 6 about the plan to expand the quarantine zones for the emerald ash borer, the hemlock woolly adelgid and European larch canker.