Crews from the Coast Guard and another fishing boat in waters southeast of Portland recover the 2 crew members from the Kennebunkport-based Hayley Ann.
2020
Posted inNation & World, News
PBS ‘NewsHour’ host Jim Lehrer dies at 85
Lehrer was the longtime host of “NewsHour,” whose serious, sober demeanor made him the choice to moderate 11 presidential debates.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police looking for suspect in New York City killing
New York City detectives believe Keron Codd, 22, who goes by the nickname ‘Gucci,’ may be in the Portland area.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Commentary: Supreme Court should erase state laws that hinder religious freedom and school choice
Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers lost $3.3 million to scams, fraud in 2019, regulators say
The state’s residents filed 7,862 complaints with the Federal Trade Commission last year.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Despite efforts to stem epidemic, Maine overdose deaths appear to be on rise again after 1-year dip
The Medical Examiner’s Office says 277 Mainers died from drug overdoses in the first 9 months of 2019, putting the state on track to surpass the total for 2018.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
‘Bogus’ Ukraine theory led to Trump’s abuse, House prosecutors say
The president is accused of trying to get Ukraine to announce an investigation into his political rival while holding back congressionally approved military aid as leverage.
Posted inMaine, News
Advocates for Maine dental bill press Mills for support
An advocacy group presented 1,500 signed postcards to the governor’s office, urging her to back a measure to give dental benefits to adult Medicaid recipients. The change would help roughly 70,000 people receive preventive care.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox taking a risk if they fail to trade Mookie Betts soon
A lot of things need to go right for Boston to make the playoffs this season, with or without the All-Star outfielder.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. imposes visa rules for pregnant women on ‘birth tourism’
Applicants will be denied tourist visas if they are determined by consular officers to be coming to the U.S. primarily to give birth.