DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at 276 Main St. in Lewiston sadly announces that the store is permanently closed due to COVID-19. We thank each and every one of our customers, donors and volunteers for their continued support over so many years. We will miss all of you. — Pauline, Lewiston […]
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Election results may be slow to arrive in key races
Ranked-choice voting, an expected high turnout, record absentee voting and potential disruptions at the polls could produce delays in declaring winners, especially in top races.
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What could high school sports look like this winter in Maine?
It’s been a successful fall season outside for many schools, but winter sports played inside present challenges that require creative problem-solving during the pandemic.
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Sanford superintendent says flu vaccine provider failed to check for parents’ signature
Matt Nelson says three students got shots without their parents’ consent because the provider didn’t notice that the permission forms hadn’t been signed or the signature had been crossed out.
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New COVID-19 cases in Maine leap to 103, as surge accelerates
Forty-four of the new cases are in Cumberland County, where outbreaks have been connected to Pat’s Pizza in Portland and the Maine Correctional Center in Windham.
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Farmington to hold socially distanced Veterans Day services
Wreaths will be placed at several locations.
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Idexx posts strong revenue and income growth
The company says a strong rebound in pet health care spending drove much of the third quarter growth.
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Families face difficult decisions as holidays approach, virus cases rise
Some people plan to spend the holidays with only immediate family, some are hoping for a warmer-than-usual day for an outdoor gathering, and others still aren’t ready to make plans in such an uncertain year.
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Freeport arts group presenting Halloween storytelling
FREEPORT — In celebration of Halloween, an online audio storytelling program for older children and adults will be presented by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport. The program, “Poe-ssibilities: Readings of Grave Significance for Your Halloween Season,” will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, on the group’s Facebook page. Included in the […]
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Coronavirus cases are surging again. Some states have refused to loosen rules on who can vote by mail.
Texas is one of five red states that emerged as conspicuous holdouts this year as the rest of the country rushed to loosen voting rules.