September 2024
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Gas prices could actually help Harris
The average price at the pump is now about $3.26, which is down $1.73 from the high in June 2022. MAGA will note that it was only $2 a gallon when Donald Trump was in office — and evidence of his economic genius. It was no such thing.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Juan Soto RBI single in 10th inning lifts Yankees past Red Sox, 2-1
Aaron Judge’s homerless streak stretches to a career-high 16 games, but New York still scratches out a run in the 10th to edge Boston.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school roundup: Lewiston field hockey triumphs over Oak Hill
Lauren Cote scores both goals and Blue Devils goalie Sarah Mack shuts out the Raiders. In other Thursday contests, Mt. Blue girls soccer blanks Mt. Abram, and Telstar boys soccer claims first win of season.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Jay credit union hosts Totes for Teachers back-to-school giveaway
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union on Aug. 23 hosted its second annual Totes for Teachers back-to-school giveaway of supplies to teachers employed within the credit union’s field of membership. Teachers who stopped by were each given a plastic tote full of supplies ranging from pencils and notebooks to hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes. One […]
Posted inMaine
Maine one of 17 U.S. states likely to see northern lights Thursday night
A geomagnetic storm will cause the aurora borealis to be visible from parts of the United States and most of Canada on Thursday, and perhaps again Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Bridgton Hospital names vice president of nursing and patient care
LEWISTON — Kari Nadeau has been named vice president of nursing and patient care at Bridgton Hospital. Nadeau has been a nurse and nurse leader for Central Maine Healthcare for more than 18 years. At Central Maine Medical Center, she was the director of acute care services with responsibility for care units, including dialysis, maternity, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Public put to work to find solutions to recent violence in Lewiston
Julia Sleeper-Whiting, founder and director of Tree Street Youth in Lewiston, broke the crowd of about 60 into eight different groups and then spent the next hour running from table to table to keep those groups motivated.
Posted inNation / World, News
Congress asked to weigh impeaching former judge for alleged sexual misconduct
Such referrals by the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Courts are rare. This one comes amid calls for greater consequences for courthouse workplace misconduct.