In its second weekend, the Marvel Studios blockbuster starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman continued to steamroll through movie theaters, collecting $97 million according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
A 90-year-old woman, suddenly homeless, is taken in by Lewiston city councilor
Councilor Susan Longchamps said the unfortunate situation highlights shortfalls in Lewiston’s resources for seniors, on top of the cost and availability of housing.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
There’s no return date yet, which means the congregation’s worries have subsided for now since they are safe aboard the space station, said Tommy Dahn. He is a pastor for the Pasadena, Texas, church where Tracy Dyson worships as a newer member and Barry Wilmore is a longtime elder.
Posted inNation & World, News
Renewed anti-government protests leave dozens dead, hundreds injured in Bangladesh
The military announced that a new curfew, including in the capital, Dhaka, and other divisional and district headquarters, was in effect Sunday evening for an indefinite period.
Posted inMaine
Storms, ospreys cause 6,000 CMP power outages Sunday
A nesting osprey caused a large outage in Knox County, while other parts of the state lost power because of storms.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
South Portland surfing startup cuts back on waste by turning fishing nets into boards
Blueprint Surf Co. is engineering 3D-printed surfboards meant to last longer than traditional foam and fiberglass ones.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Appetite for bagels and schmear is on the rise in Sebago-land
Colby grad ditches desk job to work with his hands, and the result is highly edible.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Summer jobs show us a piece of the good life in Maine
From camp counselors to museum curators to farm hands, we take a look some of the best summer jobs Maine has to offer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Eviction filings are down in Maine, but threat is still high
Observers disagree over whether the data signal an abatement in the housing crisis or if the numbers fail to include ousted tenants who don’t end up in court.
Posted inHealth
Hospitals seek ways to provide more care to patients
Area hospitals look to shifting responsibilities, recruitment, and even artificial intelligence for solutions.