Double, double, gargoyles and rubble: There are witchy doings and evil twins aplenty in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the spookily unhinged new entry in the Marvel Cinematic — uh, Universe? Multiverse? Whatever we’re supposed to call this increasingly hydra-headed Disney content behemoth, it has rarely ventured in a direction this playful, this […]
2022
Once neutral, Sweden now seeks NATO membership in historic shift
Sweden’s prime minister warned that the country would be in a “vulnerable position” during the application period and urged her fellow citizens to brace themselves for the Russian response.
Rockefeller home on Mount Desert Island to be razed
A billionaire is tearing down David Rockefeller Sr.’s home on Mount Desert Island to make way for something new.
Colby students make film about Waterville neighborhood
The documentary is to be shown Tuesday, May 17 at Railroad Square Cinema.
Maine clarifies marijuana rules to help medical users
Lawmakers unanimously approved a bill that supporters say cuts down on the need for interpretation of some rules.
McDonald’s to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia
McDonald’s says it’s started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000 people
State environmental staffers back power line permit in advance of postponed board meeting
In recommendations to the Board of Environmental Protection, DEP staff rejected most of the arguments from power line critics. A meeting to discuss the appeals has been delayed due to COVID-19 concerns.
U.S. hits 1 million deaths from COVID, less than 2½ years into pandemic
Most deaths happened in urban areas, but rural places – where opposition to masks and vaccinations tends to run high – paid a heavy price at times.
COVID-19 hospitalizations edge higher as Maine remains a hot spot
The state also reported 676 new cases Monday and no additional deaths.
Missing Industry man, 25, found dead during search near his home
Cause of Dustin Josselyn’s death not considered suspicious, according to sheriff.