The 11-month-old has a rare genetic condition, and his parents wanted him to receive an experimental treatment.
2017
Posted inNation & World
Snooty the famous manatee dies in ‘heartbreaking accident’ 1 day after his 69th birthday
No average sea cow, Snooty appeared on the “Captain Kangaroo” show, had his own stuffed animals and was the official mascot of Manatee County for decades.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jared Kushner, in closed-door-session, asserts ‘I did not collude’
President Trump’s son-in-law later tells members of the press that he had no improper contacts with Russia during the presidential campaign.
Posted inUncategorized
Gardiner pot dispensary offers free marijuana for litter gatherers
The owner of Summit Medical Marijuana advertised the Saturday cleanup effort on the dispensary’s Facebook page.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Lawmakers should back college debt relief bond
It’s an economic development opportunity, attracting employees instead of employers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Ambitious $40 million Saco Island project could reshape community
Bernie Saulnier is advised to get public input before applying to build the mixed-use project, which would include apartments, a hotel, a restaurant and two marinas.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland may join lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
The City Council is scheduled to discuss whether or not to bring a separate case during an executive session on Aug. 2.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wharf Street’s days as bar scene epicenter may be numbered
As the cobblestone former back alley continues to evolve, upscale bars and restaurants are replacing nightclubs and taverns.
Posted inOp-Eds
Maine Compass: Forget premiums — the real problem is cost of care
Costs have increased exponentially, and that is the fault of both political parties.
