The state escaped serious damage from the remains of Tropical Storm Elsa, which hammered other parts of the East Coast.
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Maine comedian Bob Marley in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts (RFA) proudly hosts Comedian Bob Marley for two shows, 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM, on August 15, 2021, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. General Admission tickets are now on sale at bmarley.com. Enjoy cash bar (beer/wine) and snacks before and during the shows. The Rangeley Friends of […]
FDA chief calls for investigation into review of controversial new Alzheimer’s drug
It’s the latest fallout over last month’s approval of Aduhelm, an expensive and unproven therapy that the agency OK’d against the advice of its own outside experts.
U.S. reverses Trump policy, stops jailing pregnant migrants
The Biden administration will stop detaining migrants facing deportation if they are pregnant or recently gave birth in a reversal of a Trump-era policy.
Bug experts seeking new name for destructive gypsy moths
Entomologists are dropping the current name because it is considered an ethnic slur.
‘Heartbreaking’: Death toll in Florida condo collapse reaches 79
No one has been found alive since the first hours after building fell on June 24.
Committee on Jan. 6 Capitol attack by pro-Trump mob will hold first hearing this month
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi moved to form the committee after Senate Republicans blocked an effort to create an independent, bipartisan commission.
Spandits! 5k and kids’ one-mile trail run to be held July 30
FARMINGTON — The Spandits! 5k and kid’s one-mile trail run will take place on Friday July 30 at the Mt. Blue High School cross country course across the high school at 128 Seamon Road. Parking will be available at the high school. There will only be race day registration starting at 5 p.m. with the […]
Pandemic garbage boom in Maine and nation ignites debate over waste as energy
In Portland, residential waste was up 12% and commercial was up 2% in June, said ecomaine’s spokesman.
Man fatally shot by police in Presque Isle identified
Police said Shannon Wilcox was fatally shot after allegedly threatening police with the gun on Thursday.