The city gave notice to federal agencies and organizations on the southern border Wednesday that it can neither guarantee shelter to newly arriving families nor promise to help them find other housing.
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Telstar varsity Rebels loses lead early in defeat
REGION — Telstar Varsity Rebels fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 16-0 loss to Dirigo on Monday last week. Dirigo took the lead on a single in the first inning. The Telstar Varsity Rebels struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Dirigo, giving up 16 runs. Dirigo got things moving in the […]
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Remains of Portland woman missing 3 years found in Bangor
Cathy Pride, 63, was reported missing from Portland on May 8, 2019. Her remains were found in Bangor last month.
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Sun Journal wins 5 New England newspaper awards
BOSTON — The Sun Journal accepted five first-place awards from the New England Newspaper & Press Association Saturday during the trade association’s annual New England Better Newspaper competition. According to NENPA, this competition is the largest and most comprehensive journalism recognition program in New England. Staff Writer Steve Collins won in the history writing category […]
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Schumer vows abortion law vote, but not filibuster changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer angrily denounced as an “abomination” the Supreme Court’s leaked draft decision that would overturn the nation’s landmark Roe v. Wade.
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Chief Justice Roberts confirms authenticity of leaked draft opinion in abortion case, orders investigation
It’s unclear if the draft represents the court’s final word on the matter — opinions often change in ways big and small in the drafting process.
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On a Maine island, school gets out early when COVID-19 strands teachers on the mainland
One person on the daily ferry between Rockland and North Haven tested positive for COVID-19. Then everyone else in the crew did, too.
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Jefferson man arrested, charged with breaching Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
Joshua Colgan will be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.
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Gov. Mills signs law legalizing sports betting; tribes get exclusive rights to online wagering
The law also reduces the tax burden on Maine’s indigenous communities and creates a new collaboration process between the tribes and the state.