The deadline is fast approaching to leave enough of a window for the season to start as scheduled on March 31.
February 2022
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Ex-defense contractors plead not guilty to illegally donating to Sen. Collins’ campaign
The indictment did not mention the Maine Republican by name and did not cite any violations by her campaign.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Court appearance delayed again for Portland man held on murder charge in father’s death
Abdallah Salim Al Siraj, 22, who is accused of killing his father, is being held without bail and was ordered to undergo a mental evaluation.
Posted inBusiness
Fed eyes crypto industry experts for first digital dollar
As Federal Reserve officials consider whether to launch a digital version of the dollar, several former officials of one company with a direct stake in the outcome are working to inform the project, a new report based on public records finds. At least five employees of Circle, which issues the world’s second-most popular stablecoin, have […]
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
U.S. pregnancy-related deaths climbed in 2020, with Black women most affected
A federal report does not include reasons for the trend and researchers said they have not fully examined how COVID-19 might have contributed.
Posted inNation / World
Manhattan prosecutors in charge of Trump criminal probe resign
The New York Times, citing sources, reported that the 2 prosecutors quit after Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg raised doubts about pursuing a case against Trump.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Embden man arrested on assault charges after fleeing on snowmobile, getting stuck in river, police say
Brandon R. Grant, 34, of Embden, is charged with refusing to submit to arrest or detention and three counts of assault.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
New England to see heavy snow, but ice likely in Southern Plains
Airlines had canceled more than 1,000 flights in Texas by Wednesday morning.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Starting next month, masks no longer required in Lisbon schools
Masks will not be required in Lisbon schools beginning March 14, after the school committee voted unanimously to drop its mandate on Tuesday. While Lisbon School Department Superintendent Richard Green suggested starting this new policy March 7, the board won’t drop the mandate for another week, giving students and staff time to adjust and see […]