Every morning, as Maine Forest Ranger Wesley Hatch and thousands of other firefighters leave their makeshift campground to battle a deadly wildfire in northern California, the little boy is waiting for them. The boy watches the trucks drive past his house, which might need to be evacuated if the flames spread farther. “He stands out […]
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Popular plant linked to Lyme disease banned in Maine
As Lyme disease continues to spread in Maine, a popular plant linked to the disease is being banned. If you look around your neighborhood, you’ll probably see Japanese barberry in gardens and along foundations. In fact, the shrub is so popular in Maine, it’s planted right near the State House in Augusta. “It’s a popular […]
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Robots an increasing presence in Maine operating rooms
The number of robot-assisted surgeries continues to rise, sparking debate about cost and competition. The nearly 7-foot-tall, white-and-black DaVinci xi robot whirred to life, moving from its post at the operating room’s wall next to the bedside of the 63-year-old patient, Mark Kuzio. “Robot deployed,” said a mechanical robot voice. The DaVinci robot is the […]
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A year later, Maine running rivals still reliving dramatic Beach to Beacon finish
Rob Gomez has been celebrated for his unselfishness at last year’s TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race, and understandably so. Gomez helped fellow runner Jesse Orach to his feet and pushed him across the finish line, allowing Orach to win the title as the top Maine finisher. Race founder and Olympic gold medalist Joan […]
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Democratic donor gives to union-backed group
PORTLAND — A group linked to Democratic mega-donors has given half a million dollars to a union-backed organization hoping to influence this year’s state elections, according to state campaign finance reports filed this month. The reports show that the Democracy Alliance’s State Victory Fund LLC contributed $500,000 to Rebuild Maine, a group founded by Maine’s […]
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Golf: Tarrio, Laplume lead after first day of Maine Junior Championship
Jordan Laplume follows through on her drive on the 17th tee at Brunswick Golf Club during the first round of the Maine Junior Golf Championship. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Mitchell Tarrio follows through on his approach shot to the 18th green during Tuesday’s Maine Junior Championship at Brunswick Golf Club where he shot the best round […]
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New fox attacks intensify rabies scare in Brunswick and midcoast
Brunswick police say a 5-year-old girl, three adults and a dog were attacked and injured by a fox Friday afternoon on Moody Road, the latest in a series of encounters with rabid animals in Brunswick and the midcoast this summer. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has counted 42 confirmed cases of rabies […]
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Hearst media company wants WPXT
Hearst wants to buy a second television station in southern Maine. The company, which owns WMTW (ABC affiliate channel 8) in Portland/Auburn, is buying WPXT in Portland, which airs as channel 51 on most cable systems. The station carries programming from the CW network under the names MeTV and MyNetworkTV. Hearst is buying the station […]
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Scam alert: If you get a message from Patrick Dempsey, it is not Patrick Dempsey
LEWISTON — Patrick Dempsey is not asking people to donate money to him, or to his Dempsey Centers cause through his social media accounts, the actor tweeted Monday. Dempsey tweeted it has come to his attention “that people have been impersonating me and asking my fans for money (through social media). Please do not ever […]
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Man stopped on turnpike using cell phone as scooter headlight
KITTERY (AP) — Authorities say a man traveled from Massachusetts to Maine on a scooter using only his cell phone as a headlight. Maine State Police posted a photo and description of the incident on Instagram on Sunday. Police say a trooper stopped the motorized scooter on the Maine Turnpike in Kittery just before 1:30 […]