While the population explosion of browntail moths didn’t happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.
January 2023
Posted inNation & World, News
U.K. palace allies push back against claims in Prince Harry’s memoir
Harry’s book, ‘Spare,’ is the latest in a string of very public pronouncements by the prince and his wife Meghan since they quit royal life.
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Chaos in the House: McCarthy’s plea, and begging for votes
While the U.S. House is often raucous, the week’s events were almost surreal: vote after vote, defeat after defeat, and eventual success after picking off seemingly intransigent opponents.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ukraine hails U.S. military aid as cease-fire said to falter
The latest package of U.S. military assistance was the biggest to date for Kyiv. For the first time, it included Bradley armored vehicles – known as tank-killers because of the anti-tank missiles they fire.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Solon woman handed 5-year prison sentence for unlawful sexual contact with a juvenile
Chelsea Holt, 29, had part of her sentence suspended, but will be placed on sex offender registry for 25 years.
Posted inThings to Do
Unity library to host exhibit by Benton woman during January
Paintings and drawings by Amy Gagnon of Benton are on display this month from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at Unity Public Library, 38 School St. A public opening reception is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the library. Gagnon’s work is inspired by local history, flora and fauna and landscapes around the Sebasticook. She […]
Posted inCommunity
Maine schools to compete statewide in Winter Games starting Jan. 9
Children are participating in all 16 Maine counties and 13 additional states.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s rural hospital systems are suffering and urgent care is needed
As our legislators perform triage, the thousands of people on hospital wait lists are at risk of being sidelined further.
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On the Market: Homes on the National Register of Historic Places
From a lighthouse keeper’s residence to a midcoast motel, check out these architecturally notable homes for sale.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Maine Crime
Lifetime turns Zumba prostitution scandal into made-for-TV movie
‘Let’s Get Physical’ doesn’t specifically name Alexis Wright, who went to jail in 2013 for running a prostitution ring from her Kennebunk fitness studio, but the setting and story are extremely similar.