Saturday’s flooding killed 20 people, taking out houses, roads, cellphone towers and telephone lines, with rainfall that more than tripled forecasts.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Casco woman dies after single-vehicle crash in Litchfield
Heather Priest, 36, of Casco died after being involved in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night on Richmond Road in Litchfield, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s office said.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Powell signals Fed may start removing pandemic-related support to economy
The central bank has been buying $120 billion a month in mortgage and Treasury bonds to try to hold down longer-term loan rates to spur borrowing and spending.
Posted inNews
Farmington board recognizes Richard Davis on his retirement, sets 2021 tax rate
The town manager will leave office Friday after 20 years on the job.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Crews respond to large diesel fuel spill at gas station in Liberty
About 50 gallons of diesel fuel reportedly spilled at the Circle K at 489 Belfast Augusta Road in Liberty.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
CVS limits purchases of rapid COVID-19 tests, citing demand
The renewed demand for testing has arisen just as the delta variant threatens many people’s plans to return to work and school this fall.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Class D/8-man high school football preview: As 8-man continues to grow so, too, does parity in Class D
Number of 8-man teams grows to 26, while Class D field is filled with contenders.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Number of ICU patients in Maine hospitals jumps, tying pandemic’s all-time high
This latest surge, driven largely by unvaccinated Mainers infected with the delta variant, is straining the state’s hospital system.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school boys soccer preview: Open tournament presents opportunities, challenges
While top contenders lament possibility of early playoff exit, rebuilding squads see chance to experience postseason.
Posted inNation & World, News
American forces keep up airlift under high threat warnings
A day after the suicide bombing at the airport, the death toll rose to 169 Afghans, a number that could increase as authorities examine fragmented remains, and 13 U.S. service members.