2021 – Page 1370 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine, News

Elsa soaks Maine, but fails to put a dent in drought conditions

by Scott Thistle and Gillian Graham July 9, 2021July 9, 2021

The state escaped serious damage from the remains of Tropical Storm Elsa, which hammered other parts of the East Coast.

News

Maine comedian Bob Marley in Rangeley

July 9, 2021July 2, 2021

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 […]

Health, Nation / World

FDA chief calls for investigation into review of controversial new Alzheimer’s drug

by MATTHEW PERRONE July 9, 2021July 10, 2021

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.

Nation / World

U.S. reverses Trump policy, stops jailing pregnant migrants

by BEN FOX July 9, 2021July 9, 2021

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.

Nation / World, News

Bug experts seeking new name for destructive gypsy moths

by SETH BORENSTEIN July 9, 2021July 9, 2021

Entomologists are dropping the current name because it is considered an ethnic slur.

Nation / World, News

‘Heartbreaking’: Death toll in Florida condo collapse reaches 79

by BOBBY CAINA CALVAN July 9, 2021July 9, 2021

No one has been found alive since the first hours after building fell on June 24.

Nation / World

Committee on Jan. 6 Capitol attack by pro-Trump mob will hold first hearing this month

by Felicia Sonmez July 9, 2021July 9, 2021

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi moved to form the committee after Senate Republicans blocked an effort to create an independent, bipartisan commission.

Community Sports

Spandits! 5k and kids’ one-mile trail run to be held July 30

by MWC Bot July 9, 2021July 8, 2021

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 […]