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US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 on average as the Iran war disrupts the flow of fuel

CHICAGO (AP) — Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation […]

Man dies after shooting outside Lewiston tavern

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting outside the Blue Goose Tavern in Lewiston that left one man dead and a woman injured early Wednesday morning.

Tech stocks lead a rally on Wall Street

Wall Street rebounded Thursday as easing bond yields and strong gains in major technology stocks helped indexes recover from earlier losses, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflationary concerns.

Trump pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies

The Trump administration proposes a rule stripping tax-exempt status from private schools providing race-based aid, intensifying efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in American education.

Madawaska town manager at center of sexting allegations

Madawaska officials call an emergency meeting following public allegations that Town Manager David Daigle allegedly sent sexually explicit messages from his social media account.