An Auburn firefighter helps change her colleague’s air tank at 760 West Auburn Road in Auburn on Monday. Firefighters responded to smoke coming from the first floor of a barn attached to the owner’s home. Damage was contained to the first floor and basement of the barn, Battalion Chief David Richard said. Lewiston Fire Department […]
2018
Posted inMaine
Humpback whale saves Brunswick marine biologist from shark
The way Nan Hauser saw it, she was either going to film a miraculous encounter between herself and a 25-ton humpback whale or document her own death. “I’ve always said I’d be killed by a whale,” said Hauser, a marine biologist who travels all over the world but resides in Brunswick, only half-kidding. “If someone […]
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Son presents homage to 'Doc Cooper'
FARMINGTON — Prepare to be inspired and entertained by the true-life story of “Maine’s legendary large animal veterinarian,” the late “Doc Cooper,” when his son Michael performs Doc’s life story using mime and unique masks. The performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, in Emery Art Center on the University of Maine […]
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Country Jamboree at Fryeburg
The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center presents the Country Jamboree on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring an incredibly talented cast that has performed with some of country music’s most popular artists, this outstanding performance features the music of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and many more. Like […]
Posted inMaine
‘Treehouse Masters’ build a home for Monmouth couple
MONMOUTH — For several years, Lindy Snider has been kicking around the idea of having a treehouse on land in central Maine where her extended family has vacationed for four generations. In October, she got her wish, and on Friday, everyone — at least those who tuned into “Treehouse Masters” on Animal Planet — could […]
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Liveaboards ride out the arctic blasts in sailboat homes
SOUTH PORTLAND — Adam Prokosch leaned over to add another block of wood to the small stove in his living room. The glow cast a warm light on the bookshelf behind Prokosch’s seat. Nearby, a black-and-white cat prowled. The scene would be ordinary in many households, except that Prokosch’s house is actually a 40-foot-long Gulfstar […]
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Bill would require meningitis vaccines for middle and high school students
AUGUSTA — It has been almost 15 years since Jerry Greenwell Jr., a lively 23-year-old with a bright future, woke up with what seemed like the flu. His condition worsened quickly as rashes appeared on his legs and his ability to walk vanished. In no time, he was at the emergency room in critical condition. […]
Posted inBusiness
Dunkin Donuts trims its menu items by 10 percent
CANTON, Mass. (AP) — So long strawberry banana smoothie. Goodbye steak and egg breakfast sandwich. Dunkin’ Donuts is cutting back on its food and drink offerings. The Boston Herald reports the new, simplified menu is expected to roll out in New England locations starting Monday before expanding nationwide in mid-March. The Canton, Massachusetts-based company founded […]
Posted inNation / World
New York authorities say Trump Tower fire under control
Authorities in New York said Monday that emergency crews had responded to a fire at Trump Tower in Manhattan. A New York Police Department spokesman said a call came in at around 7:30 a.m. about a one-alarm fire on the roof the 68-floor luxury building on 5th Avenue. There were no evacuations, the spokesman said, […]
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Maine looking at a brief warming trend this week
After Monday’s snow, parts of New England are looking at some balmy weather, relatively speaking, this week. Forecasts have parts of the state getting 1 to 3 inches. But the extreme cold has begun loosening its grip and some parts of Maine and New Hampshire are expected to see the temperature rise above freezing for […]