The White House says President Donald Trump was never briefed on intelligence that Russia had put a bounty on U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan because there wasn’t corroborating evidence
2020
Lee button found in time capsule under Confederate monument
A button that experts believe was from Confederate Gen. Robert E Lee’s dress coat and a strand of hair from his horse are among the items.
Sponsor FedEx asks Redskins to change their name
The title sponsor of the Washington Redskins’ stadium wants the NFL team to change its name
Junior hockey notes: Maine Nordiques tender second goalie for next season
Gavin Fitzpatrick becomes the second goalie the Nordiques signed this offseason. The Nordiques cancel a camp, plus other Tier II junior hockey notes.
Students on campus give hope for college sports this fall
With students returning this fall to campuses in the UMaine System, the fall sports season remains a possibility for the seven universities.
Pick-your-own strawberry farms in China, Athens draw early risers
A lack of rain that followed late-spring frosts worried farmers, but pickers are turning out early and often to gather strawberries while observing public health recommendations related to COVID-19.
Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend
The Maine Warden Service and partner agencies will try to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities as boat traffic increases.
More people will be allowed in Maine courtrooms starting next week
But the courts are still working on making virtual hearings accessible to the public.
Skowhegan police say juvenile arrested after stealing handgun
Officers say they responded to the report of a theft at about 4 a.m. Thursday on Butler Street, where they found the juvenile breaking into a vehicle.
Write-in elections, up to $1.69 million in spending to be decided at Chelsea Town Meeting
The town election is scheduled for July 14 and the open Town Meeting for July 16, both at Chelsea Elementary School on Togus Road.