Mark Ramsdell purchased the $1 million lottery ticket from a variety store in Oxford.
2020
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland businesses feeling the pain from fitness classes held in closed street
The city agreed to close part of Cove Street to give Beacon Community Fitness space for classes, but nearby businesses are crying foul, saying they weren’t consulted or notified.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Federal lawsuit once again challenges ranked-choice voting in Maine
Four Mainers argue the system disenfranchises voters whose ballots are eliminated before the final round of tabulation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville attracting medical marijuana, cultivation businesses
Representatives of marijuana-related businesses have told city officials that Waterville’s ordinance governing the development of marijuana businesses is comprehensive and easy to understand.
Posted inMaine
Richmond nonprofit sues CMP over tower lights, radar plan
The crux of the lawsuit is split between concerns that the radiation emitted by the radar could cause health problems and how the tower lights impact local wildlife.
Posted inBusiness
S&P 500 has biggest loss in nearly 4 weeks as tech stumbles
Other stock indexes around the world were mixed.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Seattle’s NHL expansion team reveals its nickname – Kraken
‘The Kraken is a name born of the fans. It was suggested and championed by the fans,’ Seattle CEO Tod Leiweke said.
Posted inNation & World
DNA identifies Augusta victim of 1968 California homicide
Genetic genealogy also identifies the now-deceased man who is suspected of killing Anita Louise Piteau, 26, who was from Augusta.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump calls off Florida segment of Republican National Convention
The president cites a ‘flare-up’ of the coronavirus, but some delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, to formally renominate him on Aug. 24.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Vassalboro mechanic provides time travel in a Ford Model T
Peter Reny restores, repairs and sells vintage Fords to those who haven’t the time to work on the cars themselves, but appreciate owning and driving a classic car.