Backyard hens kept by a Fairfield family with contaminated water had high levels of PFAS in their eggs, fueling concerns in a region already dealing with contaminated cow milk and venison.
2021
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘Be vigilant,’ drivers urged, with Maine on track for another deadly year for pedestrians
So far, 19 people have been hit by cars and died in 2021, more than double the fatalities for last year, as the state considers long-term plans to make roads safer for walkers, cyclists and drivers.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Data indicate omicron is milder, but better at evading vaccines
An analysis from South Africa suggests the Pfizer vaccine offers less protection against infection by the variant, but is still a good defense against hospitalization.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Congress approves $2.5 trillion increase in debt limit, avoiding default
Established in 1917, the debt ceiling serves as a brake on spending decisions already approved by Congress and the White House – some decades ago.
Posted inNation & World
Fireball from overturned tanker kills dozens in Haiti
Reports say the truck was trying to avoid an oncoming motorcycle when it flipped.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Nordic skiing preview: Mt. Blue’s Emma Charles and Brynne Robbins leaving lasting legacies before they depart for college
Senior co-captains look forward to a season that features the return of state championship competition, and, they hope, another state title for the Cougars.
Posted inBusiness
Resale is making gains in holiday gift shopping
The boost is driven largely by Gen-Z and Millennials, but marketplaces of all kinds are reaping the rewards.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
H.S. basketball notebook: Oak Hill boys wait then win opener
Also, reclassification results in big changes in girls basketball.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball notebook: Indiya Clarke acclimating to new environment in senior year at Cony
Vachon back on the sidelines as assistant for Cony boys; Oak Hill boys wait for win in opener.
Posted inBusiness
Federal Reserve to accelerate withdrawal of economic aid as prices surge
Officials expect inflation to ease in late 2022.