Augusta police report that Kelsey Buckmore and Rachel Paquet died in the two-vehicle accident on Eastern Avenue.
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Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook police search for missing man
Westbrook police are asking for help locating 69-year-old Stephen Bennett, who has been missing for several days.
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Posted inMaine, News
State investigates outbreak at Lewiston nursing home, reports 24 new cases in Maine
The Marshwood Center in Lewiston has 11 cases of COVID-19 among residents and staff, but the total statewide case numbers remain relatively low.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Man arrested after three-vehicle accident in downtown Waterville
Waterville police say a woman was injured in the accident, which sent a 2005 Jeep Wrangler into the Colby College residence hall on Main Street.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Three in 4 Americans back requiring wearing masks, poll finds
The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research also finds that about two-thirds of Americans disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the outbreak.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Taylor Swift will release surprise album ‘Folklore’ Friday
The pop star made the surprise announcement Thursday on Instagram.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine to update jobless payment amounts for self-employed, contractors
Starting this week, workers collecting federal benefits may be entitled to more than the $172-per-week minimum.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Owner of Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Ascena Retail Group Inc., which operates nearly 3,000 stores mostly at malls, had been dragged down by debt and weak sales for years.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Jobless claims up for first time since March as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears
The Labor Department said Thursday that roughly 32 million people are receiving unemployment benefits, though that figure could include double-counting by some states.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: In shift, Trump says some schools may need to delay reopening
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. Softening his earlier stance, President Trump on Thursday acknowledged that some schools may need to delay their reopening this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge. It marks a shift from Trump’s previous demand for a full reopening of the nation’s schools […]