Canadian police surrounded a residence with guns drawn Tuesday on an Indigenous reserve where a stabbing rampage took place over the weekend.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Sugarloaf West Mountain subdivision expansion under permit review in Carrabassett Valley
The proposed project is expected to provide a new high speed lift, more housing units and more trails.
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Posted inNation & World, News
New UK leader vows to tackle energy crisis, ailing economy
Liz Truss became U.K. prime minister on Tuesday and quickly began appointing senior members of her Cabinet as she tackles an inbox dominated by the energy crisis.
Posted inBusiness, Local Government, News
Seafood group ‘red lists’ lobster over risk to right whales
The designation by Seafood Watch urging consumers to avoid Maine’s prized marine species provokes strong pushback from industry advocates and Gov. Janet Mills.
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Internet service providers drop challenge of Maine’s privacy law
Maine created one of the toughest rules in the nation in 2020 with a law that stops ISPs from using, disclosing, selling or providing access to customers’ personal information without permission.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no
New booster shots have arrived and social distancing guidelines have eased but COVID-19 infections aren’t going away anytime soon.
Posted inNation & World, News
UN agency calls for safety zone around Ukraine nuclear plant
Shelling continued around Europe’s largest nuclear plant on Tuesday, a day after it was again knocked off Ukraine’s electrical grid and put in the precarious position of relying on its own power to run its safety systems.
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The Public Theatre to open season with ‘Morning After Grace’
“Morning After Grace” by Carey Crim will be staged Sept. 16-25 at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St. in Lewiston. Three aging baby boomers (who could swear they are still in their 40s) tackle the topics of love, loss, sex, aging parents and medical marijuana munchies in this heartfelt new comedy. After flirting at a […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Another summer tourism season shows value of good workers
Hospitality businesses are competing for workers from a limited pool. The ones that win will be the best position to thrive.
Posted inSchools and Education
Why two books on gender identity, sexuality are roiling local schools
The SAD 6 school board is set to decide the first of two challenges after a committee earlier reviewed the books and recommended that they remain on library shelves.