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Suspicious Envelope

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Suspicious Envelope

The Maine Republican Party Office received a suspicious envelope containing white powder on Thursday. The envelope, with no return address and Dungeons and Dragons-themed stamps, was opened by the office manager, revealing a substance resembling sugar. No injuries or illnesses were reported. The Augusta Fire Department and National Guard chemical experts were involved in the cleanup. Matt emphasized the importance of not engaging in such acts and discussed the potential for tracing the envelope’s origin through mail processing and stamps. The speaker also highlighted the intimidation aspect of such acts, labeling it “mail terrorism.”

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