December 2018 – Page 124 – Centralmaine.com

Plague bacteria lurks in 5,000-year-old remains

by Deborah Netburn December 8, 2018December 8, 2018

The Yersinia pestis was in the DNA of a tooth extracted from a 20-year-old woman who died in Sweden.

by DAISY NGUYEN December 8, 2018December 8, 2018

The owner contacted an animal rescuer, who left food and water for the animal until its owner could return.

Raiders hold Mustangs to six points in first half.

by MICHAEL BALSAMO December 8, 2018December 9, 2018

Here are some of the legal questions posed by the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

A single-vehicle crash closes a lane of traffic while a rescue crew works to assist the driver.

The Black Bears blow a 16-point lead in the last four minutes of regulation but prevail in overtime, 102-96, for their fifth straight win.

The junior has played herself into the program’s all-time elite, Travis Lazarczyk writes.

by Natalie Obiko Pearson and Kevin Orland December 8, 2018December 8, 2018

China’s Foreign Ministry threatens severe repercussions for Canada if CFO Meng Wanzhou remains in custody.

Black Bears sneak past Brown in overtime.

The Black Bears will play in the national semifinals for the first time in school history next weekend.