Portland will take a five-game home winning streak into a pair of seven-inning games Thursday against Reading.
2022
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Chesterville man pleads no contest to refusing to submit to arrest, trespassing; sexual assault charges dismissed
Donald Wright will serve 30 days in jail followed by two years probation,
advertisement
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
‘Forever chemicals’ are showing up in children’s ‘nontoxic’ products
In one study, the product categories that had the highest measurements of PFAS were clothing, including school uniforms; pillow and mattress protectors; and upholstery from children’s furniture.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Markets surge after Powell downplays likelihood of larger rate hikes
Stocks soared to their biggest gain in two years Wednesday and bond yields dropped after the head of the Federal Reserve announced the sharpest rate increase since 2000.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Intuit to pay $141 million settlement over ‘free’ TurboTax ads
New York’s attorney general says the company will make the payout to customers across the U.S. who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Complicated internet coverage decision awaits Fayette voters at Town Meeting
The state and local election is set for June 14, with the annual Town Meeting set for 6 p.m. the following day.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Satanic Temple asks Boston to fly flag after court ruling
Mayor Michelle Wu’s office declined to comment on the group’s request other than to say it’s reviewing the high court’s decision while also evaluating the city’s flag-raising program.
Posted inMaine Crime
Farmington man accused of sexually abusing girl younger than 17
The incident allegedly occurred several years ago, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England
At least 3 hurt, some trapped, in collapse at Boston construction site
The collapse occurred at a closed power plant in South Boston that is being redeveloped.