Alex Trebek is done with pancreatic-cancer treatment and back at work on the “Jeopardy!” set, he announced Thursday in a video on social media. “I’ve gone through a lot of chemotherapy, and thankfully that is now over,” he said. “I’m on the mend, and that’s all I can hope for right now.” The video shows […]
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Posted inNation / World, News
Judge ends case against Epstein, but takes note of accusers who spoke out
A judge has formally ended the criminal case against financier Jeffrey Epstein
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Students move into University of Maine Augusta’s first dormitory
Hallowell’s Stevens Hall will house 36 students, with a second dormitory planned for the 2020-2021 school year.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston CareerCenter lists workshops
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter, part of the Maine Department of Labor, announces its events and workshops to be held during the month of September. All events are at the CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, unless otherwise noted. The CareerCenter is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. CareerCenter Services Orientation: 9-11 […]
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine plans state-based marketplace for Affordable Care Act insurance
The state would conduct its own marketing, outreach and assistance to help people sign up for health insurance.
Posted inNation / World
New genetic links to same-sex sexuality found in huge study
The largest study of its kind found new genetic links to same-sex sexual behavior.
Posted inMaine, News
State health officials issue warning about mosquito-borne disease
Maine has not seen any human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis since 2015, but there have been 4 cases and 1 death in Massachusetts recently.
Posted inMaine
Brunswick’s ‘Lobster Ladies’ ending 42-year tradition
Kathleen Clemons and her sister-in-law, Nancy Curtis-Strange, will sell lobsters for the last time on Saturday after 42 years.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
State to get $3.3 million in federal funding to provide homes for young Mainers
MaineHousing will use the award to develop a community response to youth homelessness, focusing on rural areas where services are scant.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
With traffic deaths up 24%, police ramp up drunken-driving patrols for holiday weekend
Officials expect more than 1 million vehicles on the Maine Turnpike over the Labor Day weekend, and police agencies across Maine will be watching for impaired drivers.