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Families press for inspector general investigation of Army reservist who killed 18
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A survivor and family members of those killed in the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history went to Capitol Hill on Thursday to press for an inspector general to obtain answers from the Army about the mental health and hospitalization of a reservist who opened fire. ...
Tynes' 21 points lead Maine over Boston University 74-65
BOSTON (AP) — Kellen Tynes' 21 points helped Maine defeat Boston University 74-65 on Wednesday night. Tynes shot 7 for 12 and 6 of 6 from the free throw line for the Black Bears (7-4). Peter Filipovity scored 20 points while going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from...
Pressley, Welch introduce legislation to guarantee right to vote for people with felonies on record
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation that would allow people convicted of a felony to vote in federal elections, a proposal that if enacted could restore the voting rights of millions of people in U.S. elections. Rep. Ayanna Pressley of...
Opening month of mobile sports betting goes smoothly in Maine as bettors wager nearly $40 million
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Bettors wagered nearly $40 million in Maine during the first month online sports betting became legal, with the state's tribes, two vendors and state government receiving benefits, officials said. All told, $37.5 million was spent in Maine on online sports...
Boston University and Maine meet in cross-conference game
Maine Black Bears (6-4) at Boston University Terriers (3-5) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Black Bears -2; over/under is 127.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miles Brewster and the Boston University Terriers host Kellen Tynes and the Maine Black...
Memorials to victims of Maine's deadliest mass shooting to be displayed at museum
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Volunteers and city workers on Tuesday removed mementos, signs and other items that accumulated at the sites of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history, reflecting a change in season and a new chapter in the area's recovery. The handwritten signs, cards,...
Massachusetts budget approval allows utilities to recoup added cost of hydropower corridor
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A budget signed by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey this week will allow utilities to raise rates to make up for hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs to complete a transmission line to bring Canadian hydropower to the New England electricity grid. ...
Supreme Court throws out case that could have limited lawsuits over disability access
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a case surrounding a Maine hotel that could have made it harder for people with disabilities to learn in advance whether a hotel's accommodations meet their needs. Hotels and other business interests had urged the justices to...
Boston University plays Maine in non-conference matchup
Maine Black Bears (6-4) at Boston University Terriers (3-5) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Maine takes on Boston University for a non-conference matchup. The Terriers have gone 2-0 at home. Boston University averages 11.4 turnovers per game...
Heavy snowfall drops tree branches onto power lines, causing outages in New England
A storm dropped a mix of rain and snow on parts of New England with some locations recording more than a half-foot (15 centimeters) of snowfall on Monday, knocking out power for tens of thousands of customers and causing slick roads that contributed to a fiery propane truck crash in Vermont. ...
