Democrats controlling the House wrote Health Secretary Alex Azar this month to request funds to help speed development of a coronavirus vaccine, expand laboratory capacity and beef up screening efforts at U.S. entry points.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News
Kingfield woman pleads to lesser OUI charge in Strong fatal crash
Nicholas Shurtleff, 25, of Strong died in the crash.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Sifting History’s Sands: Desert of Maine owner seeks to separate truth from myth at Freeport landmark
FREEPORT — Legend has it that William Tuttle settled the farmland that is now the Desert of Maine in the late 18th century. Mela Heestand, co-owner of the Desert Road landmark since December 2018, doubts he ever existed. The Desert of Maine, which opens again next May, consists of a 20-30-acre “desert” of very fine […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court agrees to hear case of religion vs. gay rights over foster children
The city of Philadelphia has refused to contract with Catholic Social Services because the group would not place foster children with same-sex couples.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape, criminal sex act; acquitted on 3 other charges
Harvey Weinstein has been convicted at his New York City sexual assault trial.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lawmakers push for money to strengthen Maine’s mental health crisis system
A bill before the Legislature would put roughly $1.2 million toward bolstering the state’s mental health system in the hopes of freeing county jails of the burden of caring for the state’s mentally ill.
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Veterans Creative Arts Festival set for Feb. 26
Heroes Honor Ball raises $710 for Veterans Administration Volunteer Services at the Togus facility.
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Hallowell photographer to speak Feb. 26 to Winthrop Lakes Region Camera Club
Jeanie Blanchard has worked as a photographer for nearly 20 years.
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Man struck, killed by train in Portland
Portland police say the man was found dead along the railroad tracks behind 400 St. John Street on Sunday.
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Pioneering black NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson dies at 101
Johnson worked on NASA’s early space missions and was portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures,” about pioneering black female aerospace workers.