Police provide escorts for the trucks brave enough to face roads beset by drug cartels, thieves and kidnap gangs.
2023
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Sri Lanka marks independence anniversary amid economic woes
Many citizens are angry, anxious and in no mood to celebrate in the bankrupt nation.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling: Massabesic, Wells win dual meet state championships
Wells, the Class B champion, completes a perfect dual meet season in Saturday’s tournament at Cony High.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Coalition to promote paid family leave this week at Maine State House
Family and medical leave allows workers to take paid time off for the birth of a child or to care for a sick or aging relative.
Posted inNation & World
Ahead of State of the Union, Biden sees economic glow, Republicans see gloom
Going into Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Biden sees a nation with a bright economic future.
Posted inNation & World
50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in Ohio
Twenty of the train’s 100 cars were classified as carrying hazardous materials
Posted inHealth
Why a new Alzheimer’s drug is having a slow U.S. debut
Many health systems require a long setup time, the cost is high, and there are currently few options outside self-pay.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Lawrence puts balance, versatility on display in win over Nokomis
Players up and down roster contribute for Bulldogs in 63-47 victory.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. downs suspected Chinese spy balloon off Atlantic, drawing a threat from China
The presence of the balloon this week dealt a severe blow to already strained U.S.-Chinese relations.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
South China bottle redemption center helps sort through problems in the system
Amanda and Tom Roddy bought their redemption center on Route 3 nearly five years ago and they’re hoping that this year, lawmakers will be able to make changes to the state’s bottle redemption program.