Th longtime host of the children’s educational program ‘Reading Rainbow’ comes from a family of educators.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan selectmen approve new contract, pay hike for town manager
Christine Almand is to receive an 18% pay increase over two years, following board approval that comes a week after some selectmen criticize her leadership.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
U.S. regulators lift in-person restrictions on abortion pill
Physicians who prescribe the drug, mifepristone, will have to certify that they can provide emergency care to deal with its potential side effects, including excessive bleeding, FDA officials said Thursday.
Posted inNation & World
Five children die in bouncy castle accident in Australia
Four others are in critical condition.
Posted inSports
Urban Meyer learns that bullies quickly run out of rope in NFL
Commentary: Fired as Jacksonville’s coach after just 13 games, it’s obvious Urban Meyer was not able to transition from college to the pros.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Small Skowhegan group proves a mighty force in delivering Christmas spirit
The Sweet Dreams Project, led by teacher Debora Tanner, seeks to ensure more than 425 children and teenagers find presents under the tree this Christmas.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Pressure builds against doctors peddling false virus claims
At least a dozen regulatory boards recently issued sanctions against some doctors, but many of the most prolific promoters of COVID-19 falsehoods still have unblemished medical licenses.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Maine sees economic growth in second year of pandemic but ‘a lot of money on the sidelines’
Early in the pandemic economic forecasts drew a dismal picture of Maine’s economy, but while some businesses and industries are still struggling, the state has seen economic growth in the last year.
Posted inUncategorized
CDC recommends Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines over J&J shot
The Johnson & Johnson shot can cause rare but serious blood clots, a risk not present with the other 2 vaccines.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Most of Maine will see its first real snowfall this weekend
This isn’t a blockbuster nor’easter, but it certainly could be enough to last until Christmas.