AUGUSTA – Lugene W. Wallace, 83, of Augusta, passed away on Thursday Dec. 23, 2021 at Togus VA Medical Center after …
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Obituary: Evelyn Umbaugh Chase
ROME – Evelyn Umbaugh Chase, 98, peacefully passed away on Jan. 19, 2022, at Lakewood Nursing Home in Waterville.
She was born …
Pursuit of the fursuit: The joys of being furry and making furfriends
Maine ‘furries’ talk about the fun, friendship and freedom that come from letting your inner animal out.
Russia’s daily count of new COVID-19 cases soars above 110,000
Despite the surging infections, authorities have avoided imposing any major restrictions.
Russia moving naval exercises that rattled Ireland
The decision is a rare concession amid escalating tensions as Moscow deploys 100,000 troops near the Ukraine border.
Thousands displaced in Congo amid rebel, army clashes
At least 2,000 are now living in improvised shelters, in churches and schools or with host families.
Thousands protest COVID-19 mandates and restrictions in Ottawa
The demonstration attracts support from Donald Trump Jr. and some Fox News personalities.
Athletic directors are feeling the strain of the pandemic
A demanding, high-stress job to begin with has become more complex and emotionally charged.
Virginia Republicans push for changes in marijuana law
At least eight bills call for amendments to the 2021 statute that legalized adult possession of up to an ounce and aimed for retail sales to begin in 2024.
Supreme Court opening may draw Democrats together
As usual, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona will be the center of attention.