Sometimes I get chills when my mind homes in on the fact that spiders are sentient, writes Dana Wilde.
2020
Rock Row plans to build largest conference center in Maine
Waterstone Properties says the conference center will be modeled on a venue in Georgia that has a capacity of 8,000 people.
Virus cases surging among the young, endangering the elderly
Coronavirus infections are climbing rapidly among young Americans in a number of states where bars, stores and restaurants have reopened
Competitive running returns on Fourth of July at Pineland Farms
On a day that usually has thousands competing in road races across the state, the Liberty 5K trail run will be a test case for how races might take place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Attorney General Barr to testify as Democrats examine Justice Department politicization
A federal prosecutor testifies that Trump ally Roger Stone was given special treatment prior to his sentencing because of his ties to the president.
Senate approves 200th federal judge nominated by Trump
Both Maine senators voted against confirming Cory Wilson’s elevation to the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
It’s almost time to play ball, with a short season and new rules
A 60-game schedule will be a long ways from a traditional MLB season, but that’s what’s coming, with Opening Day about a month away.
Police investigate string of robberies in Greater Portland
A half-dozen robberies were reported this month in South Portland, Westbrook and Scarborough.
Coronavirus takes another Maine life as active cases decline
The death reported Wednesday brings the Maine toll from COVID-19 to 103 since the pandemic began in March, but recoveries are increasing.
Monmouth man killed after single-vehicle crash in Litchfield
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Lt. Chris Read said Jeremy Kenney, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.