One North Atlantic right whale was seen near North Carolina wrapped in fishing rope and buoys. Two others were spotted off Massachusetts.
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Posted inHealth
FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work. So what does?
The most popular nasal decongestant on U.S. pharmacy shelves may not be there much longer.
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Posted inHealth
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death
One of his attorneys alleges that government officials have turned Mangione into a political pawn and have tainted the jury pool.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House Ethics Committee accuses Matt Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex, including with 17-year-old
The long-awaited report includes explicit details of sex-filled parties, drug use and vacations and concludes that the now-former Florida congressman violated multiple state laws while in office.
Posted inBusiness
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation distributes grants
A total of $73,000 in grant funding was distributed.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Sale of Augusta’s Howell House has residents worried
Services have been cut back in anticipation of a sale, and the seniors who live there say the housing complex is failing in its mission.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Report shows growing need in residential care facilities
Researchers found 54% of Mainers in residential care had been diagnosed with dementia, compared to 51% in nursing homes.
Posted inMaine, News
After last December’s floods, a western Maine town dredged the river. Now they must undo it
State officials say the town of Phillips went too far in its response to the flooding, damaging an Atlantic salmon habitat. Town leaders deny they did anything wrong.
Posted inMaine
Historic Mills family home hits the market in Farmington
The historic family home of Maine Governor Janet Mills is now on the market in Farmington, offering vintage charm, modern updates, and redevelopment potential.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Times Record
Recently shuttered Bowdoinham Country Store may switch hands
A potential buyer is looking to purchase the recently closed store in the center of town.