The uplifting and heartfelt new play “Middletown,” will run from, Friday, Oct. 15 through Oct. 24, launching the new season — after being closed due to COVID-19 for over 18 months — at The Public Theatre, at 31 Maple St., in Lewiston. A combination of comedy and drama, “Middletown” celebrates life through the eyes of […]
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Number of COVID-19 patients in Maine hospitals remains elevated
The count rose slightly Monday to 165, but remains below the peak numbers the state was reporting 2 weeks ago.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Eustis man dies in Route 27 crash
Brian Ricker, 58, died at the scene, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Gas prices soar in northern New England
Gas prices have risen in all three New England states over the course of the past week.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Woman dies Sunday night in Mechanic Falls house fire
The Sunday evening fire on Jordan Road appears to have started in a garage and spread to the home.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland police identify officer who shot man during burglary investigation
Police say Officer Nevin Rand shot Edward C. Hyman early Saturday morning after witnesses identified Hyman as a suspect in a reported burglary.
Posted inMaine
Maine is concerned hunters aren’t taking enough deer
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is reviewing its deer permitting system because of concerns that hunters aren’t harvesting enough to adequately manage the population.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Vital services that rely on MaineCare struggle to compete for workers
In a tight labor market exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, managers of care facilities funded by the state’s version of Medicaid say hiring has never been harder.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine lobster industry decries lack of clarity on enforcement of new whale-protection rules
Federal officials said they expect high compliance and will focus on educating violators, although big penalties can be invoked based on a patchwork of environmental laws.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school teams face narrow options for using college facilities this winter
Some colleges in Maine are not allowing high school events on their campuses, while others are requiring proof of vaccination for teams and fans.