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Maine January 12, 2024

Maine Senate confirms first woman to lead state's National Guard

Retired Army Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn has been confirmed by the Maine Senate as the first woman to serve as the state's adjutant general, leading the Maine National Guard.

LIFESTYLE January 12, 2024

Meet the American who turned ice into gold, Frederic Tudor, saw global commodity in winter ponds

"Ice King" Frederic Tudor, of Boston, Massachusetts created a new industry by cutting ice from New England ponds then shipping it around the world, changing global commerce and tastes.

New York January 11, 2024

Maine 'jihadist' pleads guilty to New Year's Eve 2022 machete attack near Times Square

Trevor Bickford, 20, of Wells, Maine, pleaded guilty Thursday to attempted murder for his Dec. 31, 2022 attack on three New York City police officers.

Maine January 11, 2024

Maine town plans to rebuild historic lighthouse damaged by storm

A strong storm in the Northeast severely damaged the Pemaquid Point Light in Maine. Despite the extensive destruction, caretakers are optimistic about rebuilding the damaged portions.

Weather January 10, 2024

Winter storm hammers East Coast, leaves hundreds of thousands without power

Forecasters are anticipating “widespread hazardous weather impacts Wednesday following a powerful winter storm in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.

Politics January 10, 2024

Speaker Johnson endorses former NASCAR driver for Maine Democrat’s congressional seat

Former NASCAR driver-turned-Maine GOP congressional candidate Austin Theriault received an endorsement from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana.

Maine January 8, 2024

Lobster fishermen claw at 'unconstitutional' boat tracking mandate

A group of five lobstermen is suing fishing regulators over a law requiring electronic monitors on federally-licensed fishing boats in a bid to protect endangered whales.

Capitol Protests January 8, 2024

Pelosi panned for saying banning Trump from ballot over Jan. 6 depends on 'different laws from state to state'

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was mocked for suggesting that blocking former President Trump from running in 2024 depended on "different laws from state to state."

Donald Trump January 6, 2024

Illinois elections board to vote on whether Trump can appear on state GOP's primary ballot

The Illinois State Board of Elections (SBE) will hold a vote this month to decide whether to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's GOP primary ballot.

Maine January 3, 2024

Maine lawmakers convene to honor Lewiston shooting victims, address gun safety reforms

Maine lawmakers are returning to work with a focus on honoring victims of the deadliest mass shooting in state history. The session will address several gun safety proposals.

Minnesota January 3, 2024

Minnesota adopts new, non-racist state flag, joins Utah, Mississippi, Michigan, Illinois in redesigning flags

Minnesota has become the latest state to adopt a new official state flag, joining Utah, Mississippi, Michigan, Illinois and Maine who have or are also redesigning their flags.