Peace on Earth and goodwill to men this time of year seems increasingly absent in diverse places. In America the noble objective seems to have long ago left the U.S. Capitol, where too many Members of Congress are as divided and angry at each other as ever.
2021
Farmington hires accounting firm to take on treasurer duties
After Treasurer LucyAnn Cook resigned, one person applied but was not qualified for the job.
Area roundup: Leavitt edges Mount View in boys basketball
The Hornets pulled out the come-from-behind victory in the final seconds.
After taking last year off, the flu is back in Maine, but off to a slow start
In Maine and nationally, the dominant strain appears to be particularly virulent, but this year’s influenza vaccine appears to be a good match for it, said Dr. Dora Anne Mills, MaineHealth’s chief health improvement officer.
Maine EMS panel narrowly approves recommendation to continue trauma patient transfers to CMMC
Trauma Advisory Committee directs review of EMS Trauma System Plan.
Portland restaurants launch petition asking city for indoor vaccine mandate
The City Council is expected to meet next week to discuss whether to repeal a state of emergency and implement an indoor mask mandate.
One of 3 boys charged in fatal Lewiston fire found not competent to be prosecuted
A judge wrote that a 14-year-old charged with felony murder and arson doesn’t understand the criminal court proceedings.
Boys basketball: Levi Tibbetts carries battered Lisbon past Monmouth
With just seven players suited for play, the Greyhounds found a way to take down the Mustangs on Tuesday night.
Harry Reid, former Senate majority leader, remembered as a fighter and dealmaker
The Democrat, Nevada’s longest-serving member of Congress, died Tuesday at 82 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Photos: Lewiston firefighters put out Avon Street fire
Few details were available Tuesday night about the blaze at 10 Avon St.