2021 – Page 153 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Nokomis’ Cooper Flagg setting a new standard for Maine hoops hype

by Drew Bonifant December 11, 2021January 5, 2024

The 6-foot-7 Nokomis star isn’t the first Mainer to attract so much attention before their first high school games. But others before him agree that the state hasn’t seen anything like this before.

New England

Small plane crashes in Bedford, New Hampshire, killing pilot

by Associated Press December 11, 2021December 11, 2021

The plane crashed as it approached the Manchester–Boston Regional Airport late Friday night.

Business, Maine, News

Postal Service’s long-term staffing shortage puts strain on mail delivery in Maine

by Peter McGuire December 11, 2021December 11, 2021

The thinning ranks are burning out and mail service is lagging, union officials say, as letter carriers often work 60- to 80-hour, seven-day weeks.

Maine

Toy Fund donors provide what children need right now: joy

by Staff Report December 11, 2021December 10, 2021

The Press Herald Toy Fund hears from many parents that the pandemic has made life harder for them and their children.

Sports

Sports on TV: Saturday, December 11, 2021

by The Associated Press December 11, 2021December 10, 2021

(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, December 11 AUTO RACING 4:55 a.m. ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice 3, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 7:55 a.m. ESPN2 — Formula 1: Qualifying, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates BIATHLON 11 p.m. NBCSN — IBU: World Cup, Men’s Pursuit, […]

Encore, Things to Do

Winter Solstice Mini-Fest Featuring Matt Flinner & Low Lily

December 11, 2021November 30, 2021

Winter Solstice Mini-Fest will feature Matt Flinner and Low Lily at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. This high energy show will feature instrumentals alongside impeccably arranged songs to celebrate the season. Between them, the musicians play mandolins, guitars, fiddle, banjo, double bass, and sing in […]