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Maine Democrats shelve criticism of national party’s Joe Baldacci endorsement

University of Maine at Presque Isle holds 117th commencement

Thomas College launches new graduate program in clinical mental health counseling

Nearly 7,000 attend USM commencement

Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M

NEW YORK (AP) — The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million...

Utah family of 5 found dead at home and police want to know when and why

Police on Wednesday were investigating the when and why behind the deaths of five Utah family members — including three...

Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China’s power

The annual bill has not failed to pass Congress in nearly six decades, but Pentagon policy in recent years has...

Hilton-backed bill to combat youth center abuses passes House

The House passed legislation pushed by socialite Paris Hilton meant to help combat the kind of abuse at youth centers...

Trump allies suggest Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should be sued for calling Trump a ‘rapist’

Allies of Donald Trump are pushing for him to file a lawsuit against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who railed against...

Chancellor campaigned alongside her mother for Waspi compensation

The chancellor campaigned for Waspi women to receive compensation when she was shadow pensions minister - and revealed that her...

Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US

NEW YORK (AP) — A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S.,...

New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon

MIAMI (AP) — A federal grand jury in Washington has returned an indictment against former Congressman David Rivera for failing...

Former New Orleans priest, 93, is sentenced to life in prison for raping boy decades ago

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A judge sentenced a 93-year-old former Catholic priest Wednesday to spend the rest of his life...

Letter: Good climate policy can take flight in lame duck session