Thomas says he couldn’t watch the sport for years after retiring as a result of concussions he suffered as a player.
2019
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Vaping among Maine high school students nearly doubled in just 2 years, survey shows
The increase prompted Gov. Janet Mills to call for more education and the elimination of a provision in state law that allows some people under 21 to buy tobacco.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
After dog sniffs out drugs at Bangor traffic stop, police find $130,000 worth of drugs at home
State police and drug enforcement agents charged three people in a vehicle stopped on Interstate 95 after a detection dog indicated drugs were in the vehicle.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Trump says U.S., China have reached deal to de-escalate trade war
Chinese officials said at a briefing in Beijing that if Washington reduces tariffs, China will lower its trade penalties on American goods.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Morrison Center to merge with Bangor group
The Scarborough nonprofit offers services to people with disabilities, and says its merger with UCP of Maine will allow for strategic growth and long-term viability.
Posted inMaine
Despite rescue attempt, man dies after car crashes into West Paris brook off Route 26
Three men jumped into the water and pulled the victim to shore in an attempt to save him.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
‘Moonstruck,’ ‘Do the Right Thing’ actor Danny Aiello dead at 86
Aiello started out in small roles in the movies “Bang the Drum Slowly” and “The Godfather, Part II” before his breakout role as the hapless lover dumped by Cher in “Moonstruck.”
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Breast cancer risk from menopause hormones may last decades
The Women’s Health Initiative study was stopped in 2002 when researchers surprisingly saw more heart problems and breast cancers among hormone users.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House panel approves two articles of impeachment on party-line votes
The 23-17 votes by the Judiciary Committee sets the stage for a history-making floor vote next week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Police look for hit-and-run driver who crashed into a pole in Greene
GREENE — The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office on Friday was searching for the driver of an SUV that slammed into a utility pole, bringing it down on Sawyer Road late Thursday night. Deputies say a silver vehicle hit the utility pole and snapped it at about 10:10 p.m. Thursday. Police said the driver fled the […]