Most of Maine remains at high risk under the new guidelines and masks are still recommended indoors in 13 of the state’s 16 counties.
2022
Maine gets another $28 million for rural broadband expansion
The federal grant will fund a public-private partnership to extend high-speed internet service to thousands of people in unserved parts of the state.
Auburn resident publishes book of poetry
A dream became reality for Wesley Ryder, 85, when he recently self-published a book of his poetry, “Turn The Corner: Musings By a Maine Old-Timer,” a collection of poems written over the course of his life. His goal is to inspire and entertain the reader – especially during these difficult times. The book can be […]
Historic Richmond town archives to move from private property to Roberts Hall
Roberts Hall expects to open in early April to the public for viewing the historic records.
USM to present ‘Urinetown’ on stage and live-streamed
University of Southern Maine
Rookie Coach Ime Udoka pushing all the right buttons for Celtics
Udoka’s lineup changes and defensive tweaks have returned Boston to contender status in the NBA’s Eastern Conference.
Russia arrests hundreds of protesters as anti-war demonstrations grow
Protests against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine resumed in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities on Friday, even as authorities sought to push back against the spreading antiwar sentiment.
Waterville Police Department gets first K-9 in more than 30 years
Police Officer Ryan Dinsmore, the department’s canine officer, named the dog Riggs, and the pair will take a 14-week training course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy starting next month and be ready for service in June.
Forest Hills basketball teams look for Class D South title sweep
The top-seeded boys face No. 2 Valley, and the fourth-seeded girls face No. 3 Seacoast Christian.
Commissioner Rob Manfred joins talks between MLB, locked out players
The sides make progress, nearing an agree on an amateur draft lottery.