Police said speed and road conditions may have been factors in the crash, and authorities said the driver was not wearing his seatbelt at the time.
2020
Area athletic directors work behind the scenes in effort to ensure winter sports are a go
Whether it’s schedules, finding facilities or transportation, administrators do due diligence to get practices, games going.
Central Maine Healthcare board of directors names five new members
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Healthcare board of directors will have a new chairman, Devore S. Culver, and five new members in 2021 to advance the organization’s mission. Culver, the current vice chairman, takes over the role from Deborah Dunlap Avasthi when her term ends Jan, 1, 2021. Culver is a health care consultant and […]
Lost in your Christmas toys?
We know a young man who got himself a PlayStation 5 for Christmas and who then sort of vanished from the world as he lost himself in this grand new toy. We hear stories of people who got drum kits, piano keyboards or fancy horns under the tree and then likewise disappeared with their new […]
Central Maine Healthcare board of directors names five new members
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Healthcare board of directors will have a new chairman, Devore S. Culver, and five new members in 2021 to advance the organization’s mission. Culver, the current vice chairman, takes over the role from Deborah Dunlap Avasthi when her term ends Jan, 1, 2021. Culver is a health care consultant and […]
Poland Spring donates to Wreaths Across America
POLAND — Poland Spring Brand 100% Natural Spring Water joined Wreaths Across America in transporting wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia for the eighth year in a row. Driving the Poland Spring truck this year was veteran and Mainer Randy Steber. Poland Spring made a $5,000 donation, which supported the purchase of […]
Portland police search for suspects in armed robbery at gas station
A police dog tracked the suspects to the Western Promenade before losing the scent.
New Gloucester residents start petition to recall selectman
Following public outcry against George Colby’s comment at a Dec. 3 meeting, some residents have begun an effort to remove Colby from his post.
FAME honors three local businesses
AUGUSTA — Showcase Maine, FAME’s annual celebration of its successful partnerships with Maine’s business, lending, governmental and higher education communities, continues virtually for 2020. This year’s award recipients include: Business at Work for Maine Award: Origin. Origin is being honored for helping to return manufacturing to Maine by revitalizing old textile mill equipment and manufacturing […]
Some states buck federal recommendations, prioritize vaccinating elderly over essential workers
Florida and Texas have diverged perhaps most starkly from the recommendations of the CDC advisory group.