Mayor Mark Cayer appoints new panel to press ahead in what has been a two-year quest to tackle poverty-related problems creatively.
2021
Posted inNation / World
George Floyd’s family members celebrate verdict, vow to fight on for racial justice
The guilty verdict came as a validation of the Black Lives Matter movement, one in which Floyd’s relatives have emerged as central players.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Street Talk: Hankering for a small-town gig
There’s a certain kind of salt-of-the-earth charm about local scuttlebutt that is exclusive to the American small town. If that’s where I ended up for my remaining reporter days, I’d have no complaints.
Posted inNation / World
1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at N.Y. grocery store
Gabriel DeWitt Wilson, 31, is a cart wrangler at a Stop & Shop on Long Island.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Missing New Hampshire man found safe in Fryeburg
Afshin Zarechian, 20, had been sought regarding a social media incident at the University of Maine
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2021 baseball team previews: Winthrop’s players are few but their bond is ‘special’
The Ramblers have a small roster but is filled with players with a lot of experience playing together.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2021 baseball preview capsules
BUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Justin Davis (first year) Class: D South; Conference: MVC 2019 results: 10-7, lost in regional semifinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Rick Kraske (OF/P), Keegan Jack (3B/1B/P), Kaleb Harvey (SS); Juniors — Zach Shields (2B/3B/P), Hunter Driscoll (C/2B). Promising newcomers: Sophomores — RJ Loring (OF/3B/P), Taz Keough (3B/OF/P). DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Bob Karcher (first year) Class: C South; Conference: MVC 2019 results: 8-8 Returning athletes: Seniors — Dallas Berry (C), […]
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Rebels vow to take capital after Chadian president killed
Speculation mounts that there could be more to the story of Idriss Deby Itno’s death than what has been reported.