Star Tribune (TNS)
2020
On this date in Maine history: Dec. 26
Dec. 26, 1888: The Central Maine General Hospital – known today as Central Maine Medical Center – is incorporated in Lewiston. D.J. Callahan is sworn in at an afternoon meeting as secretary of the board of corporators. The institution is qualified under the law to hold property of a value up to $100,000 – equal […]
Women’s golf club once again brings joy to children
Like a holiday card from old friends, it was reassuring to receive a note this week from the Riverside Women’s Golf Association along with 17 checks totaling $530. “Thanks so much for all the good work you do! Merry Christmas and joyous wishes for better days to come,” they wrote. The women hit the fairways […]
Backlog in Maine courts grows as virus surge delays some trials and hearings
The disruption is adding to a mounting backlog of criminal cases with a return to normal operations at least months away.
Nordic skis, snowshoes flying off the shelves in Maine
Local ski shops say the shortage appears linked to a desire by Mainers to get outdoors safely while the pandemic rages.
Maine Voices: Boeing’s Max is back – should you have reservations about making reservations?
The jury is still out whether the problems that killed 346 people aboard the Max have been fixed. Nonetheless, it will return to service Tuesday.
Poetry-themed Valentine’s event set for Feb. 13, 14
Gaslight Theater to host walking tour featuring live poetry readings in Hallowell.
Kamara scores 6 TDs as Saints beat Vikings
Alvin Kamara ties the NFL record for touchdowns in a game as New Orleans
Irving scores 37 points in return to Boston as Nets rout Celtics
Former Celtics Kyrie Irving leads Brooklyn to a Christmas Day win in his first game in Boston since leaving the Celtics.