Alcohol and speed likely factors in the crash, police say.
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Report highlights lingering problems in Maine’s child welfare services
An independent ombudsman’s report says caseworkers still struggle in assessing risk early in investigations and when deciding whether to reunite children with parents.
Fournette, Bell go from lots of losing to Super Bowl
Tampa Bay’s Leonard Fournette’s old team, the Jaguars, went 1-15 and Kansas City’s Le’Veon Bell was released by the Jets, who finished 2-14.
COVID-19 inpatient numbers lowest in 2 months but still high in Lewiston and western Maine
The burden fell or remained flat at most of Maine’s hospitals, mirroring recent national trends and creating breathing space for medical staff.
Topsham student creates online benefit for siblings separated by foster care
Isabelle Gardiner, 18, will sell her artwork through a virtual fundraiser Feb. 7-13 to benefit Camp to Belong of Maine, which reunites siblings separated by foster care.
Richards finalizes 1-year, $10M deal with Red Sox
Garret Richards went 47-41 with a 3.62 ERA in 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres.
Hospitals cancel COVID-19 vaccination clinics as winter storm approaches Maine
Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reported 219 new COVID-19 cases and 5 additional deaths Monday, continuing the downward trend in new infections.
Maine CDC reports 357 new coronavirus cases, 20 more deaths
Eighteen of the 20 deaths occurred over two weeks earlier in January and have now been attributed to COVID-19.
America East Conference sets basketball tournament format
The top two seeds will earn byes to the semifinals, with championship games at predetermined campus sites.
NFL notebook: Eli Manning says Tom Brady still bothered by Super Bowl losses to Giants
“I’ve been around Tom numerous times, and I’ve never brought up a Super Bowl or our games versus them,” Eli Manning said. “He actually brings it up. It still bothers him a little bit.”