The death toll tops 190 in the state of Kerala in a little over a week.
2018
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Birches, baskets and booths beckon at Winthrop Sidewalk Arts Festival
After the rain cleared, the 31st annual Winthrop Sidewalk Arts Festival started to pick up steam.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Religion and Values
Saudis prepare for Muslim pilgrimage
More than 2 million faithful are ready to take part in the hajj.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Somerset County residents target of scam calls asking for money
A Norridgewock man tried to take $10,000 out of the bank after he was falsely told his granddaughter was in jail and needed the money to get out, according to a sheriff’s official.
Posted inLocal & State
Intense storm takes out trees, power lines, gravestones
Central Maine Power dispatcher says lightning strike knocked power out for 171 customers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Ariana Grande tears up as she recalls Manchester
Her new album pays tribute to survivors of the terrorist attack.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local & State
Wayne resident named top lawyer in Central Maine business briefs
OTIS Federal Credit Union raises over $1,000 to help end hunger in Maine
Posted inLocal & State
Juror no-show problem targeted by fed-up judge in central Maine
Superior Court Justice Robert Mullen says the prevalence of people not showing up for jury duty is endangering the ability of trials to be held, so he’s calling a recent dozen people to task and threatening a penalty.
Posted inMaine Crime
Central Maine police log for Aug. 18
Central Maine police reports for Aug. 18, 2018.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Westbrook police look for help with hit-and-run crash
A GMC truck or SUV fled the scene after hitting a minivan head-on Friday night, police say.