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Maine seeks a place in space
A Maine-based, NASA-affiliated nonprofit organization for several years has been exploring ways to benefit from small-rocket satellite launches. The state government has also hopped aboard the space plan.
Maine man, 19, charged with murder in fatal shooting of 2-year-old girl
Andrew Huber Young, of Wells, allegedly shot the three people at a home in the town about 4:20 p.m. Saturday, the Maine Department of Public Safety said in a statement. The child was identified as Octavia Huber Young of Wells, but officials did not disclose her relationship to Andrew Huber Young.
Man dies from injuries after 3-alarm Oxford fire Friday
A 38-year-old man who was in critical condition after a three-alarm fire in Oxford on Friday died from his injuries Saturday morning, according to state Fire Marshal’s Office spokesperson Jake Wark.
‘I feel like I’m failing him’: Mass. parents scramble to find formula for their infants as shortage continues
The situation is especially acute for parents rearing infants with milk, gluten, and other allergies, who require special formulas that are particularly scarce.
17-month-old baby struck by car in Manchester, N.H., driver charged
The toddler was taken to a hospital for treatment of "potentially serious injuries," Manchester police said late Saturday night.
Massachusetts residents flock to water to beat the heat that is expected to worsen Sunday
Temperatures are expected peak in the upper 90s in some places today with heat advisories in effect.
Tuskegee Airman celebrates 100th birthday with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, veterans groups, and many visitors
Retired Sergeant Victor Butler asked people to send him cards for his birthday. He received more than 40,000, along with videos, gifts, and good wishes from VIP guests at a celebration on Saturday at his North Providence, R.I., home.
Boston man arrested for allegedly assaulting child at Park Street station
George Francois, 66, of Boston, was apprehended in the area of 48 Glenville Ave., where officers tracked him down using a photograph taken by the child’s mother to identify him, Transit Police said in a statement.