A tow truck with equipment on the back brings down utility pole on Pond Road.
2021
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
United States attorney for Maine stepping down, at Biden’s request
Halsey Frank, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump as the state’s top federal prosecutor, says his resignation will become effective Sunday.
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Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook settles lawsuit alleging racial bias by police for $40,000
A Lewiston man said police pulled him over and then arrested him because he is Black.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Energy executive: Texas power plants turned off in crisis
The head of a major Texas energy corporation says forced blackouts that left 4 million customers without electricity also unplugged plants that could have generated more power as the state’s grid was at the breaking point.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Fairfield’s Lawrence High School reports COVID-19 case
The individual infected was not at school during any of the infectious period.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Regulatory agency permanently bans fracking near Delaware River
A regulatory agency responsible for the water supply of more than 13 million people in four states has voted to permanently ban natural gas drilling and fracking in the watershed.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people
‘I’ve proudly advocated for this bill for years, and I’m thrilled to see it pass the House today,’ said Rep. Chellie Pingree, 1st District, who is vice chair of the House LGBTQ Caucus.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop’s Bailey Library introduces kiosk for curbside services
The library building is now closed to the public, but curbside pickup is available to those who order materials online or by telephone.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville youth center offering new mentorship program to help kids amid pandemic stresses
The new program at the Alfond Youth & Community Center is searching for more volunteer mentors before starting up this spring.
Posted inNation & World
Capitol assault much bigger than intel suggested, acting chief testifies
The acting U.S. Capitol Police chief said police didn’t have enough intelligence to predict the violent insurrection that resulted in 5 deaths, and they prepared for trouble but not an invasion.