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US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told the Air and Space Cyber Conference in Maryland on Monday that the U.S. has fielded “on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.” Meink […]

Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — A nonprofit run by Black federal lawmakers launched a multimillion-dollar effort Tuesday to engage lower-propensity voters in key districts in the midterm elections, following years of dissatisfaction over traditional efforts to reach such voters. The Congressional Black Caucus Institute’s “SO VOTE” campaign will seek to register and mobilize young voters, as well […]

3 candidates running unopposed for Caribou City Council

A three-way race for two open spots on the RSU 39 School Board promises to be more competitive.

3 run for 2 open Presque Isle City Council seats

The field includes the council chairperson, a former candidate and an Aroostook postmaster.

State should demand better conservation plan from energy corridor

“It may take years before we know whether NECEC meets its promise of delivering 1,200 megawatts of clean electricity, but the Maine BEP can act in the weeks ahead to ensure that the NECEC complies with the permit requirement to conserve mature forests.”