A juror said deliberations were primarily spent trying to convince one person who was uncertain about part of the jury instructions.
2021
Freeport approves controversial restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb
Councilor Chip Lawrence, dissenting, said the town’s new ordinance was “too restrictive.”
Spring peepers may still be tucked into until nights get warmers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What has happened to the spring peepers? We live near a large bog which has always been very active with peepers, but we aren’t hearing them anymore. Also, we don’t see many grass frogs either. — No name, Poland Spring ANSWER: I haven’t been hearing the peepers at my house yet either […]
Mills pushes for 10-year ban on offshore wind development in state waters
The moratorium would focus commercial-scale wind power development in federal waters of the Gulf of Maine, where an offshore wind research project is planned.
‘America is rising anew’: Biden touts progress in his first 100 days in office
Making his first address to Congress, the president pitches a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education.
Maine vaccine providers expand walk-in options for COVID-19 shots
More sites are beginning to offer walk-in vaccinations as the state stresses convenience to maintain momentum in its program.
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Supper JAY –Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post #3335 at 64 Jewell St. in Jay. Friday take-out supper for April 30 will be: Sweet and sour pork over rice w/carrots and pineapple coconut cake. $8. Served at 5 p.m. Enter from the Jewell St. entrance. Call Janice early at 897-2122 to reserve your meal. Food, gifts […]
Good for Maine?
To the Editor: The fake news floating around about the New England Clean Energy Connect project is primarily penned by CMP and their massive PR machine. Facts? The 1600 jobs created will be divided among a consortium of 5 companies (4 out-of-state). These jobs are IN MAINE but not necessarily for Mainers. The supply of […]
Online Education Center classes from SeniorsPlus
LEWISTON —SeniorsPlus has several Online Education Center classes for upcoming dates. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Please register by emailing [email protected] or calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. Medicare Made Simple: Date & time: […]
Special relationship ends when man’s wife returns
Jeanne Phillips DEAR ABBY: I’ve been dating a married man for the last three years, and everything was great. We were attached at the hip and inseparable. I thought we had something special going. His wife abandoned him and their two children for more than a year, and he didn’t know anything about raising kids, […]