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Al from Portland expressed strong opposition to transgender individuals in women’s prisons, citing safety concerns and criticizing Janet Mills. He plans to vote straight Republican in November despite his dislike for the party. Bill defended FBI Director Chris Wray’s presence at the Olympics, criticizing those who criticized his involvement. The discussion also touched on the politicization of sports, with references to Alyssa Liu’s comments about U.S. politics and her subsequent performance at the Olympics.

Local Headlines

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Windham-Raymond District to Decide Whether to Name New Middle School After Late Lawmaker, Child Advocate Bill Diamond

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The Windham-Raymond School District will take up the issue Wednesday.

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One Person, Two Dogs Die in Belfast Mobile Home Fire

Crews say they arrived to find heavy fire conditions at the mobile home.

1 day ago in Local

Nearly 20 Acre Fire Burns Through Casco Woods

The fire reportedly started at about 3:30 am Saturday.

National Headlines

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Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater

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A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.

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November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos

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National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. in November.

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Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

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Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.