The woman who was driving the car is not believed to be seriously injured.
2021
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Fast-spreading omicron variant becoming dominant in Maine
Newly released data show that omicron went from less than 1% of COVID-19 cases in the state to 10% in 1 week this month, and it already may be causing the majority of new cases statewide.
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Posted inConnections
Rangeley arts group to host storytelling workshops
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to host storytelling workshops with Rangeley Lakes Regional School English teacher Tim Straub beginning next month. The organization received a Discovery Grant from the Onion Foundation to host the workshops, to be held twice a month with an opportunity to perform monthly. Workshops are set for 5 p.m. Thursday, […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Break Coffee Shop in Lewiston to close this week
The Lisbon Street coffee shop opened at the beginning of the pandemic.
Posted inMaine
Lawmakers signal push for reforms, oversight of Maine’s child protection system
Support for big changes is building after the deaths of four children last summer. House Speaker Ryan Fecteau says Democrats and Republicans are united and a longtime advocate says he’s never been more optimistic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Outdoors
Maine tech startups arise from increased interest in great outdoors
Investors, entrepreneurs and outdoor industry professionals take notice of the growing interest in the outdoor activities and the new technology-driven ways people are connecting with it.
Posted inThings to Do
Send 2021 off in style with these New Year’s Eve events
There are family events in Yarmouth and Freeport, fireworks in Gorham and Old Orchard Beach, a concert, a virtual polar dip and more.
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Monday, December 27, 2021
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, December 27 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6 p.m. ACCN — Brown at Syracuse COLLEGE FOOTBALL 11 a.m. ESPN — The Quick Lane Bowl: W. Michigan vs. Nevada, Detroit IIHF HOCKEY (MEN’S) 2 p.m. NHLN — World Junior Championship Group Stage: Austria vs. Finland, Group A, Edmonton, […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Healthy Living for ME plans caregivers workshop
Healthy Living for ME plans to offer a free, six-week, interactive workshop, “Building Better Caregivers.” The workshop is scheduled to run from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 12 through Feb. 16, with classes held virtually via Zoom. During this workshop caregivers can learn and receive support from others going through similar caregiving experiences. The […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
UMaine Extension garlic project keeps growing in gardens
ORONO — For nearly a quarter-century, Dave Fuller has been teaching people of all ages how to grow hardneck garlic. It’s been one of his areas of expertise as a University of Maine Cooperative Extension agriculture and nontimber forest products professional based in Farmington, according to a news release from the extension. He has provided […]