Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for its third year and scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5 and 6. Organized by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, the weekend provides residents and visitors an opportunity to celebrate the state’s iconic, native berry. This is a statewide, multi-location event for visitors to check out wild […]
2023
Women’s World Cup: U.S. held to 1-1 draw by the Netherlands
Lindsey Horan’s second-half goal off a corner kick keeps the Americans atop their group on goal differential.
Israel’s top court to hear challenges to law that weakens its power, escalating political crisis
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have poured into the streets to protest against the plan for the past 7 months, but parliament enacted it on Monday.
State prosecutor reveals inconsistencies in stories teen told following death of girlfriend in Mount Vernon
Further details were revealed Wednesday in Waterville during the second day of testimony to determine if Aidan Grant, 16, will be tried as an adult in the death last year of his girlfriend, Brooke McLaughlin, 14.
Flavored tobacco ban gets tabled, faces uncertain prospects
The bill passed the Senate but failed to get a vote in the House, so advocates are regrouping for next year.
Russian fighter jet strikes another American drone over Syria in 6th incident this month
Experts say Russia is likely conducting the harassing attacks to support Iran’s goal of ousting U.S. forces from Syria.
Senate Republican leader McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up mid-sentence
After sitting down in his office for several minutes, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell later returned to the news conference and answered questions from the press.
Red Sox notebook: Mata making progress in return from injury
Bryan Mata hasn’t pitched since May 9, but expects to start throwing off a mound soon.
Maine state flag referendum will wait until next year
A spokesperson for Gov. Janet Mills said she will allow a bill calling for a referendum on the state flag to take effect without her signature, effectively delaying the statewide vote until November 2024.
DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World’s firefighters, capping years of negotiations
The contract, among other provisions, would increase wages by 5%, including raising the starting annual wage for firefighter and paramedics from $55,000 to $66,000.