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2 executions scheduled for same day in Florida for the first time in more than 60 years
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The state of Florida is set to execute two death row inmates on the same day for the first time in more than 60 years, now that a stay has been lifted for a former police…
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4mMaine lawmakers urge Janet Mills to save a Bangor medical provider on the verge of bankruptcy
The bipartisan coalition is calling on Gov. Janet Mills and Maine DHHS to divert millions to Penobscot Community Health Care.
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2mFormer UMaine standout Zavier Scott signs with Chicago Bears
The 27-year-old former Black Bears' running back-wide receiver played for the Minnesota Vikings last season but was waived by the team earlier this week.
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5mWaterville plans block party, exhibit to celebrate 50 years of Common Ground Country Fair
A show featuring the fair’s posters will be open for most of September, and a block party Friday will kick things off.
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8mMainers tell advisory council they’re concerned about data centers — and the risk of missing out
The vast majority of speakers voiced concerns, but some talked about potential benefits.
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3mArizona police confirm Tucson gay bar shooting was a hate crime
Police in Arizona have confirmed that a shooting at a Tucson gay bar that left three people dead, including the shooter, was a hate crime. The suspect, 44-year-old Ousman Ceesay, was new to the Tucson area and did not know the victims, the Tucson Police Department said in a news release Tuesday night. While searching […]