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‘It could have been me’: Former Maine teacher reflects on Challenger disaster 40 years later
Townsend was one of 114 teachers out of 11,000 applicants chosen by NASA as semifinalists for the Teacher in Space Project.
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3mIn Biddeford hearing, Democrats say Trump administration and GOP are failing to investigate fatal ICE shooting
Lawmakers heard from Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero's parents, who traveled to Maine from Colombia.
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2mLincoln town office reopens after cyberattack
The town office opened to the public at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, albeit with limited services.
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2mDeputy shoots Maine man during confrontation
Aric Junkins, 40, was allegedly chasing his wife with a gun and then pointed it at police when deputies arrived.
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3mModern Pest Services named USA Today’s 2026 Best Pest Control Company for New England
Recognition highlights Modern Pest’s comprehensive services, regional expertise and environmentally responsible pest-control options BRUNSWICK – Modern Pest Services has been named USA TODAY’s Best Pest Control Company for New England in the publication’s newly released guide to leading pest-control providers across the country. USA TODAY highlighted Modern Pest Services as an all-in-one provider offering protection from more than 55 common household pests, including ants, mosquitoes, ticks, bedbugs and termites. The company also provides removal and exclusion services for wildlife, including raccoons, bats, squirrels and birds. This year, Modern Pest Services has been focused on developing education campaigns against rising threats from […]
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6mThe Latest: Last-minute talks seek to stop US tariffs on Canadian goods
Relations between the U.S. and Canada could deteriorate further at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday if Trump goes ahead with his plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. The two countries are seeking a truce on the new taxes as the deadline approaches. The fate of the Gaza ceasefire remains unclear after […]