The late British author penned such celebrated children’s books as ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’
2021
Beloved ‘Sex and the City’ actor Willie Garson dies at 57
He portrayed Stanford Blatch, a talent agent and the devoted and stylish best male friend to Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie for six seasons on the TV series and in its movie sequels.
Maine home prices up 15% in August as sales volume eases
The Maine Association of Realtors’ president said last month’s numbers suggest the state’s real estate market might be stabilizing.
NHL notebook: Camps open as teams take stock of unvaccinated players
The Bruins report that all players in camp have been vaccinated, but other teams around the league are making plans for players who have not.
Officials confirm human remains found in Falmouth belong to Richmond woman
Anneliese Heinig was last seen in Richmond in November 2019. The search for Heinig has centered around the Presumpscot River in Falmouth, where someone matching her description was seen on the shoulder of Interstate 295 two days earlier.
College football notebook: Records fall at Husson; Bowdoin, Colby seek turnarounds
Husson wide receiver Tyler Halls sets program record for receiving yards while teammate Jon Bell finally finds end zone.
NFL notebook: Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa out with fractured ribs
Miami Coach Brian Flores did not want to offer a timetable for a potential return of his quarterback, but said Tua Tagovailoa is already improving.
Fed on track to slow support for economy in November, chairman says
Meanwhile, the central bank’s policymaking committee indicates that it expects to start raising its benchmark interest rate sometime next year
Dana Wilde: Growing up in the woods
Watching a 4-year-old navigate nature, writes Dana Wilde, highlights the self reliance of Thoreau and Emerson.
LePage returns to campaign stage, launching bid to unseat Mills
Former 2-term governor Paul LePage highlights his time in office while promising to focus on lowering taxes and reforming education and welfare.