Jim Litke: The Russians got caught running the biggest state-sponsored doping operation in history in 2016, and despite being busted twice since, never really shut it down.
2020
Posted inLocal & State, News
Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine says billionaire’s donation to aid mission
The organization expects to receive its gift, part of a $4 billion series of donations from MacKenzie Scott, early in 2021.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Pedestrian struck by car in Wales
The woman, estimated to be in her mid-20s, was said to have suffered minor injuries.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Truck loaded with gasoline slides into ditch in Gorham
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection and contractors worked into Thursday evening to keep the fuel from spilling.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine to get 40% less vaccine than expected for next week
The Maine CDC was informed by Operation Warp Speed on Thursday that it will receive 8,775 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, not the 13,650 doses the state had been expecting.
Posted inTimes Record
After Brunswick teen’s suicide, parents advised of warning signs, where to call for help
Greg Marley of Maine’s National Alliance of Mental Illness says parents should watch for changes in their adolescent and young adult teens and talk to them about suicide.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport council approves zoning change for Desert of Maine revitalization
Doug and Mela Heestand, who purchased the property in late 2018, are in the midst of a multi-year, nearly $2.5 million revamp.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Temporary pocket park moving toward permanence in Hallowell
A small park at the corner of Water and Central streets has been formally recommended by Vision Hallowell, and three design options were recently presented for consideration.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks reach record highs as investors hope for stimulus
Wall Street has been more hopeful that Congress is getting closer to striking a deal that will give a financial lifeline to people and businesses.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Tail end of East Coast snowstorm spreads light snow over central Maine
The Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan areas appeared to have missed the brunt of the storm as only a few inches of snow fell and no serious accidents were reported by mid-afternoon.