Andrew Brown Jr.’s death prompted days of protests and calls for the public release of body camera video. Civil rights leaders decried that warrants should not lead to a fatal shooting.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
New Lewiston chocolate shop MandyZ CandyZ a sweet endeavor
On Mandy Zielinski’s menu is everything from salted caramel brownies to giant marshmallows dipped in chocolate and rolled in pumpkin pie crumbs.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Partners for World Health turns to art to raise shipping funds
The pandemic caused the Portland-based organization to forgo both its regular international medical mission trips and its largest fundraiser, but it’s still shipping out medical supplies and equipment.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
State watching rabies attacks, new strain potential issue
A recent spree of attacks in Topsham points to a potential cluster of rabies, but not more rabies in the state, experts say.
Posted inBusiness
Frustration builds on world’s longest border as Canada goes slow on reopening
It’s not merely that the country has a lot of virus cases, but a lot of serious ones.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Turner Sports reportedly joins ESPN as league TV partner
The league will receive $635 million per year from the two networks.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Royals finish sweep of Tigers
Kansas City has won five straight and owns the best record in the American League.
Posted inNews
Maine coastal residents want law to curb airboat noise
Airboats, used by clammers who make their living on the mudflats, have drawn the ire of residents due to the noise they generate.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Biden plan for cleaner power system faces daunting obstacles
The president’s goals aren’t impossible, but the timeframe may need some tweaking.
Posted inNews
Topsham-area school superintendent to resign
The reason for Chabot’s resignation, effective June 30, is unknown.