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Better Maine Conference returns Nov. 5 with focus on AI, workforce development and the future of work
From artificial intelligence to talent strategy, discover the trends transforming Maine’s workforce and economy WATERVILLE — The Central Maine Growth Council and Dirigo Labs are excited to announce…
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Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s Pumpkin Hike returns to Ellsworth Riverwalk for Halloween celebration
ELLSWORTH — Frenchman Bay Conservancy, in partnership with the Ellsworth Public Library and Heart of Ellsworth, invites the community to celebrate the 8th annual Pumpkin Hike along the Ellsworth Riverwalk Trail from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. This free, family-friendly event will transform the Riverwalk into a glowing display of jack-o’-lanterns carved […]
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2mMaine woman and grandchildren drowned after driving off boat ramp, medical examiner rules
The three were found dead in a submerged vehicle in the Down East town of Roque Bluffs.
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4mNew York woman is convicted of Islamic State training after becoming a teen bride to a fighter
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York woman whose father took her to Syria as a teenager and arranged her marriage to an Islamic State fighter was convicted Tuesday of receiving weapons training from the militant group. Prosecutors said Halima Salman, a U.S. citizen, pledged loyalty to the extremist group and willingly participated in its […]
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5mJudge to consider whether California should count 20,000 ballots disputed by Trump administration
Los Angeles (AP) — A federal judge in Los Angeles will hear arguments Tuesday afternoon over whether the Department of Justice can bar California from counting the ballots of of some 20,000 people until it can confirm they are U.S. citizens. The hearing before U.S. District Judge David O. Carter comes as voting is underway […]
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5mAlex Pretti's parents say federal government is shielding agents involved in his killing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The parents of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti said Tuesday the federal government is shielding the immigration enforcement officers involved in their son’s killing, and no one from the government has reached out with any substantive information for nine months. Michael and Susan Pretti called for the Department of Justice to hold […]