The Capitals game against the Flyers game is called off because of COVID-19 issues with the Capitals.
2021
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
After COVID-19 nearly killed him, Mike Perkins drops out of Republican primary
Four contenders are vying for Republican backing in Maine’s 2nd District primary for the right to face Rep. Jared Golden next year.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Anonymous diner at Legends Sports Bar & Grill picks up all the open tabs, leaves $1,000 tip
As servers let other diners know, “of course, everybody was pretty excited and the holiday cheer was very evident,” owner Melinda Small said.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republican Rep. Scott Perry refuses Jan. 6 panel’s request for interview
The letter is the first time the panel has released a request to a member of Congress as the members inquire about the details of Perry and other congressional Republicans who met with Trump before the Capitol attack.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Finalists announced for high school football’s Gaziano linemen awards
The awards, given to the state’s top senior offensive and defensive linemen, come with $5,000 scholarships for the two winners.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. population growth at lowest rate in pandemic’s 1st year
It was the first time since 1937 that the population grew by less than 1 million.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Biden to send more help to Maine hospitals as COVID patient count hits record high
The administration is sending ambulance crews to help Maine and New York, along with other support being provided to states as cases rise.
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden says U.S. will provide 500 million free rapid tests in fight against COVID surge
The president urges the unvaccinated to get their shots, saying, ‘Omicron is serious and potentially deadly business for unvaccinated people.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Holiday gatherings pose COVID risks, but with certain precautions can be safer than last year
Small gatherings of vaccinated people who aren’t at high risk for the disease can be relatively safe, some experts say.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Land trusts’ practices raise unanswered questions
Fire hazard, municipal oversight and the impact on landowners who are not tax-exempt are among the issues that need to be explored.