With help from volunteers and nonprofits, more than 300 new Mainers fleeing persecution in other countries have recently begun the process of securing asylum – and safety.
November 2022
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Retired trooper who claimed whistleblower retaliation goes to trial Monday
George Loder of Scarborough says the Maine State Police retaliated against him for reporting alleged illegal activity by the agency.
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Posted inOn this date
Nov. 28, 1905: Fairfield mill goes up in flames, first passenger train leaves new Stockton Springs rail service, and ‘the best’ shoe repairing shop in Augusta?
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Spruce Mountain High School names honor students
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 Highest honors: Caitlyn Brown, Ryleigh Castonguay, Emily Dubord, Mackenzie Guay, Nathanael Holland, Kyra Langlin, Samuel Perkins, Gabriella Rodriguez, Jazmin Ryder, Erin Teague, Emma Towers and Lucas Towers. High honors: Lily Bailey, Chance Brooks, Spencer Cloutier, […]
Posted inCommunity
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville Nov. 15 were Maryanne Trafton and Suzon Morrison. Ken Trafton and Diane Bishop placed second, and BettyJane Bessey and Pat Poulin were third. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Club, 76 Industrial St. For more information, call […]
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics handle Wizards despite Tatum’s absence
Jayson Tatum sits out because of an ankle injury, but Jaylen Brown scores 36 points and six other Celtics reach double figures in a 130-121 win.
Posted inNation & World
Crowd angered by lockdowns calls for China’s Xi to step down
Three years after the virus emerged, China is the only major country still trying to stop transmission of COVID-19.
Posted inNation & World
Jim Lane, lead attorney for former Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean, dies on eve of trial in Atatiana Jefferson’s death
It’s unclear how Lane’s death at age 78 will affect the timing of the trial; jury selection for Dean’s trial is due to begin Monday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Residents, pets escape uninjured from Augusta house fire
Firefighters from several communities fought the blaze Sunday afternoon on Blueberry Hill Lane in Augusta.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Durant, Curry lift Nets past Trail Blazers
Seth Curry has a career-high 29 points as Brooklyn beats Portland, 111-94.