Some people are feeling nervous about the scheduled closing of a Boston-area plant that’s been New England’s lifeline when heating demand spikes.
2024
United Airlines finds loose bolts on Boeing jets grounded since Alaska blowout
On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration approved guidelines for inspecting the door plugs on other Max 9 jets and repairing them, if necessary.
Jim Gallant to perform at Oasis of Music
Jim Gallant will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. For this performance Gallant will be performing new songs from his new CD, songs he has written about every season of life, with special attention to life in our region of Maine. He […]
Trump asks Maine court to pause appeal while U.S. Supreme Court takes up his ballot eligibility
The challengers who argued Trump should be barred from the ballot have asked that his request be rejected because additional delays will create voter confusion.
New executive director takes reins at The Public Theatre in Lewiston
The Board of Directors of The Public Theatre recently announced that the Theatre’s longtime executive/co-artistic director Christopher Schario will retire this year. In a message sent to the Theatre’s patrons, donors, corporate sponsors and friends, the Board celebrated and thanked Schario for his incredible tenure – 30 years of artistic excellence and commitment to the […]
Committee backs nominee to lead Maine Army National Guard
The Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee voted 8-3 in favor of recommending the confirmation of retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Diane L. Dunn, who would be the first woman to hold the post.
Smithfield man indicted on assault, threatening charges following incident that led to police standoff
Sy A. Perri, 33, used a machete to threaten another person in August, according to court records.
Fund opens applications for aid to Lewiston mass shooting victims
More than $2.4 million available for families and survivors of the Oct. 25 mass shooting.
Israeli strike kills elite Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
He is the most senior militant in the armed group killed since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack into southern Israel triggered all-out war in Gaza and lower-intensity fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in the north.
Moon landing attempt by U.S. company appears doomed after ‘critical’ fuel leak
A propulsion system problem ‘threatens the ability of the spacecraft to soft land on the moon,’ the company said.