Aug. 4, 1914: The ocean liner SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, headed from New York to Plymouth, England, diverts to Bar Harbor when the captain learns that World War I has begun. The ship arrives at 6 a.m. in a town that usually saw nothing but small coastal ships. The captain wanted to avoid having the German […]
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Judge sides with Falmouth schools in lawsuit by former teacher
Shana Swenson alleged that she was fired for taking breaks to pump breast milk, but the court agreed with the disrtrict that the decision to not renew her contract was related to her performance.
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State approves in-school learning for every county in Maine
The classifications from the Maine Department of Education suggest that schools across the state can open for in-person instruction this fall with the proper safety measures in place.
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Lisbon police charge Brunswick man with OUI after crash
Jordan Griffis, 27, of Brunswick allegedly crashed his car into some trees and a basketball hoop before running into the woods to evade police.
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Auburn board approves distance-learning technology
The school district will spend $2 million in COVID relief funds to upgrade remote instruction.
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MLB notebook: Dodgers’ Kelly suspended 8 games for buzzing, mocking Astros
Joe Kelly gets suspended for throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa.
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Auburn: New high school position pivots on site
Harriman Architects and Engineers gave an update at a building committee meeting for the new Edward Little High School on Tuesday night.
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Neighborhood resident killed in Deering Oaks crash, officials say
Celestin Muhizi, 76, lived near the Portland park and happened to be watching a baseball game when he was hit by a car that was driven through a set of bleachers. The driver has been charged with manslaughter.