Chad Manson threw himself and another worker out of the way of a minivan speeding toward their construction crew on Interstate 95 Tuesday morning, authorities and family members said, saving both of their lives.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery in Union to permanently close
The business suffered a devastating fire last fall.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
UMA Rumford Center closing doors after spring semester
Officials say the move, prompted by a ‘huge’ shift by students to online learning, will not result in any job losses or layoffs.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police lapse jeopardizes confession in Benton attempted murder case
Hailie Hotham allegedly shot a man she was in a relationship with after a dayslong ‘bender’ and confessed to police.
Posted inPolitics, Schools and Education, Sports
Newport co-ed cheerleading team is at center of Trump transgender athlete crackdown
The U.S. Department of Education announced a slew of Title IX-related investigations this week that include 2 school districts in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Times Record
3 teens arrested, accused of shooting at home in Wiscasset
Wiscasset Police say 3 shots were fired into a home on Tuesday. A similar incident occurred earlier this month in Alna, which police say was connected.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Q&A: What are my rights when interacting with immigration agents?
Scenes of violence between federal agents and community members have raised concerns over what people should do when encountering officers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Report says Hannaford grocery prices are higher in low-income Maine communities
Customers, and organizers of a campaign against the company, have pointed out discrepancies across the state. Hannaford says the demographics of a community do not affect pricing.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Why a Maine Democrat says Trump officials are putting extremist imagery on ‘public display’
The Trump administration’s social media posts and messages in recent months have raised eyebrows.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Skowhegan board declines Maine Grains’ offer to buy industrial space
The Skowhegan Economic Development Corp., which owns the Northgate Industrial Park building, received no other offers.