Despite some pandemic-related delays, the $621 million mixed-use redevelopment of Scarborough Downs is well into its second phase of residential construction, building a light industrial park and planning a long-desired town center.
2020
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Iran scientist linked to military nuclear program killed
Iran’s foreign minister alleged the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh bore ‘serious indications’ of an Israeli role.
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Posted inNation & World
South Korea agency says North Korea executed people, shut capital
South Korea’s spy agency says the North has also banned fishing at sea as part of frantic anti-coronavirus steps.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
For Big Tech, Biden brings a new era but no ease in scrutiny
The big tech companies enjoyed a cozy relationship with the Obama-Biden administration.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season
Posted inMaine, News
Couple killed in Waterville crash remembered as dedicated public servants
Susan Pope, 63, was a retired York County prosecutor; her husband, Gary Capehart, 71, was a retired Bangor schoolteacher.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Champion Ken Jennings will be first interim ‘Jeopardy!’ host
Jennings won a record 74 games in a row.
Posted inMaine, News
Facebook group for COVID-19 victims puts ‘a name to the number’
An online support group for Mainers who have lost family to COVID-19 now has more than 2,500 members.
Posted inSports
Diego Maradona lived the way he played, with reckless joy
The soccer star, who died Wednesday, was a magician on the field, and had his share of troubles off it.
Posted inUncategorized
Sadiq al-Mahdi, Sudan former prime minister, dies of virus at 84
He was one of the staunchest opponents of Sudan’s recent normalization of ties with Israel.