The Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race, Fitness Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 8, on the Waterford Common at 683 Waterford Road. The event benefits the Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund. The Fun Run starts at 11:30 a.m. and the 5K at noon followed by the Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by […]
September 2023
Posted inMaine Crime
Juvenile accused of firing gun into Portland apartment
Portland police say the shooting was reported Sunday evening at Kennedy Park.
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What I’ve Learned
In 1988, our family was traveling from Maine to Oklahoma. We drove in a relaxed manner, meandering about, looking for things that might be interesting to our kids. Near Mansfield, Missouri, we saw a sign that said Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum. How could we not turn in the direction the sign pointed? My wife had […]
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What I’ve Learned
In 1988, our family was traveling from Maine to Oklahoma. We drove in a relaxed manner, meandering about, looking for things that might be interesting to our kids. Near Mansfield, Missouri, we saw a sign that said Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum. How could we not turn in the direction the sign pointed? My wife had […]
Posted inNation / World, Sports
As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands in some states
More states are requiring at least a portion of sports wagering revenues to go toward helping addicted gamblers.
Posted inNation / World
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID, but president’s results negative so far
WASHINGTON — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife’s positive test, but his results were negative. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president would continue testing regularly and would be monitored […]
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Congress returns to prevent shutdown while Republicans weigh impeachment
The House is scheduled to meet for just 11 days before the government’s fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, September 5 COLLEGE GOLF 4 p.m. GOLF — The Folds Of Honor Collegiate: Second Round, American Dunes Golf Club, Grand Haven, Mich. COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S) 6 p.m. ACCN — Marshall at Pittsburgh 8 p.m. ACCN — Kentucky at Louisville FIBA BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 8:30 a.m. ESPN2 […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Months after disclosing intraoffice affair, still no policy changes in attorney general’s office
Unlike state agencies, which require supervisor-subordinate relationship be disclosed immediately, the AG’s office policy contains no such requirement – a loophole that allowed Aaron Frey to conceal his relationship for 8 months.
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