The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife issued the advisory Tuesday after finding high levels of ‘forever chemicals,’ or PFAS, in deer in the area.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police in Maine and New Hampshire report spike in car burglaries
A large number of break-ins have occurred in Cumberland, York and Oxford counties as well as the lakes region of New Hampshire.
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Posted inSports
World Cup host Qatar used ex-CIA officer to spy on FIFA
Qatar sought an edge in securing hosting rights by hiring former CIA officer turned private contractor Kevin Chalker to spy on rival bid teams and key soccer officials who picked the winner in 2010.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Economic growth, federal funds drive increase in state revenues
Gov. Mills says she will propose using some of the added revenue to help Mainers struggling with increased costs of electricity, home heating fuels, gas at the pump, and other necessities.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
COVID-19 vaccination clinic offering free milkshakes at Waterville McDonald’s draws large crowd
The free pop-up clinic was coordinated by the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention with the restaurant’s owner, Mike Ortins.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Buckfield man charged in daughter’s death allowed Thanksgiving visit with children
Trevor Averill is charged with killing 2-month-old Harper Averill in Turner in 2020.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Former Portland ed tech pleads not guilty to federal sex crimes
Benjamin Conroy was terminated from his job with Portland Public Schools on Oct. 27.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Rays, Franco close to new long-term $200 million deal
Wander Franco’s reported deal would be for 11 years with a 12th year option.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
In a first, a major study will look at a simple blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease
A promising test is being used in a major National Institutes of Health-funded drug study at 75 medical centers.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: New York Giants fire offensive coordinator Garrett
New York has struggled in the red zone and in five of its seven losses has a combined 65 points.