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Democrat James Walkinshaw defeated Republican Stewart Whitson in Virginia’s 11th congressional district, filling the vacancy left by the late Democratic Representative Gerry Connolly. Connolly’s campaign transferred $1.8 million to support Walkinshaw. Meanwhile, a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump from removing Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, citing political motivations. Trump aimed to remove Cook over allegations of falsified mortgage documents. Gagnon criticized Trump’s actions, emphasizing the Federal Reserve’s independence and his dislike for the institution, advocating for its radical reform or abolition.

Local Headlines

7 hours ago in Local

Wildfires Develop as Maine Deals With High Fire Danger

A fire along the Maine border in New Hampshire had burned 300 acres.

8 hours ago in Local

Courts in Portland, Augusta, Bangor to Stay Open Late on Election Day

The Maine Judicial Branch says a judge, clerk and marshal will be on duty.

10 hours ago in Local

Bangor mall condemned as property owner owes $2 million

Following years of legal battles with the city, the Bangor Mall has been condemned.

National Headlines

17 hours ago in National

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

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.

17 hours ago in National

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

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

4 days ago in National, Trending

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.

2 weeks ago in National

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.