Conservationists say the government has taken too long act on proposals to expand protections for critically endangered right whales.
2021
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Dog bites Sabattus toddler in face
Police say girl bitten by the family’s pit bull terrier.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Eric Brakey backs termination of former Young Americans for Liberty leader
Former state senator from Auburn says sexual misconduct charges shook his faith in the leadership of the libertarian group that employs him as a policy advisor.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Lewiston couple charged with child endangerment after drug bust
Police said the five children were from ages 1 to 7.
Posted inNation & World
Proposal would replace statue of Confederate with civil rights leader John Lewis
The push to drop Alexander Stephens, a slave owner and vice president of the Confederacy in favor of Lewis, a Georgia congressman for 33 years, comes amid nationwide soul-searching over celebrations of the Confederacy.
Posted inSports
NFL playoffs: Experience at quarterback not an issue for Bucs and Saints
The two most prolific passers in league history – Tom Brady and Drew Brees – are still going strong as they prepare for their showdown on Sunday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. budget deficit up 60.7% in first 3 months of budget year
The shortfall for the 2020 budget year, which ended Sept. 30, climbed to an all-time high of $3.1 trillion.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Fury from within shakes the Capitol over the attack, security, virus
The rage is being stoked even hotter by the passions aroused by Democrats’ fresh drive to impeach President Trump.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins to honor Travis Roy with helmet logo during 2021 season
Roy, who grew up in Yarmouth and died in October, became an advocate and fundraiser after being paralyzed from the neck down during his first hockey game at Boston University.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Quiet weather to end the week, with rain through much of state this weekend
The weekend storm is looking pretty rainy for most. Since it has trended colder, though, snow could be in play for the mountains.