• Casey L. Braley, 28, of 1895 U.S. Route 2, Carthage, on a charge of failure to comply with Sex Offender Registration Act, third offense, 3:35 p.m. Thursday by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Robert W. Hatherley, 33, of 190 Summer St., Lisbon Falls, on a charge of violation of protection from abuse order and […]
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Posted inMaine, News
2020 ended as the warmest year on record in Portland
The average temperature in Portland last year was 49.4 degrees, slightly higher than the previous record set in both 2010 and 2012.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Months later, more than 1 million Americans are still waiting for unemployment help
Bartender Josh Vaughn served the last drink at a Hilton hotel bar in Savannah, Ga., on March 14. He was furloughed the next day. The company promptly filed paperwork for him to receive unemployment aid, yet nine months later, he’s still waiting for the money. Vaughn is among more than 1.2 million Americans stuck waiting […]
Posted inMaine, News
Maine may alter vaccination plan for oldest seniors, essential workers at highest risk
The state reported 376 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death Monday, as vaccinations continued.
Posted inNation / World
Trump rewarding loyalists Nunes, Jordan with Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump is set to present one of the nation’s highest civilian honors to two of his most outspoken congressional allies.
Posted inNation / World
The Latest: U.S. health officials say they plan to stick with two-dose vaccine regimen
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
All public schools in Lewiston go to remote learning this week
There is a wave of positive tests for COVID-19 and multiple instances of close contacts identified among staff members and students.
Posted inNation / World
All 10 living former defense secretaries say it’s time to stop questioning election results
The former Pentagon chiefs issued their warning Sunday evening in an opinion piece that they co-authored and published in The Washington Post.
Posted inOpinion
Question of the Week: COVID-19 vaccinations are coming. How do you feel about your place in line?
In this week’s question, we want to know how you’re feeling leading up to the country-wide vaccination effort.
Posted inNation / World, Uncategorized
UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange
A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying it would be “oppressive” because of his mental health.