Rain and sleet coming Thursday will turn into 6 to 10 inches of snow by Friday night.
February 2022
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
More children’s deaths reported to state in 2021 than in any other year on record
The Office of Child and Family Services tracked 25 child deaths last year from abuse or neglect, or in households that had prior involvement with the child protective system.
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Posted inNation / World
Asian Americans mark Lunar New Year amid ongoing hate crimes
While most Lunar New Year revelry was sidelined last year because of COVID-19, many outdoor events are returning with organizers encouraging masking for the public but mandating them for staff.
Posted inNation / World
Texas governor says ‘no one can guarantee’ winter storm won’t cause outages
Gov. Greg Abbott had promised two months ago that the lights would stay on this winter, but upcoming freezing and inclement weather in Texas has caused some concern.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World
CNN president resigns over relationship with co-worker
The news was met with shock within CNN, where Jeff Zucker was well liked and known for running a tight ship.
Posted inNation / World, Uncategorized
Trial of 3 officers in Floyd death delayed by COVID-19 diagnosis
The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights was abruptly recessed after one of the defendants tested positive for COVID-19.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Holy Donut to close its store on Minot Avenue in Auburn
The company says it’s working to sublease the space so it “can immediately transition to a new, occupied storefront.”
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Washington’s NFL team unveils new name: Commanders
The franchise joins other professional sports teams who have abandoned names linked to Native Americans.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine CDC ending contact tracing for COVID-19 during omicron wave
COVID-19 hospitalizations decreased again Wednesday and are down 21% since the January peak.
Posted inNation / World
Video: Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter
Thousands of people gathered at Gobbler’s Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil’s “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn.