See something, say something. We’ve often heard this phrase as a way to keep our society a safer place. The news often shows current threats such as a man with guns at an airport canvasing the security checkpoints then being arrested, boats heading toward the U.S. with lethal illegal drugs, etc. People see something, say […]
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Colby football revels in best season in 20 years
The Mules’ win over Bowdoin on Saturday clinched the CBB title and a 6-3 campaign.
Posted inLocal & State
Monmouth schools holds ceremony to honor veterans
Students from Monmouth Academy and Monmouth Memorial School gathered for a parade of 23 area veterans, a ceremony and receiving line.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Maine men’s hockey remains in top 10 despite struggles on penalty kill
The Black Bears’ split with UMass highlights their problems playing a man down.
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Mainers start to receive SNAP benefits, despite confusion over funding
Food pantries around Maine have reported record numbers of people requesting food assistance, with some pantries seeing the number of new enrollees jump 30% to 50% in October.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Republicans suddenly silent on deficit | Letter
One of the things Republicans often say they care about, at least during Democratic administrations, is the budget deficit. Given that our nation has added $1 trillion to the national debt in the last two months, driving it from $37 trillion to $38 trillion, their sudden silence on the subject is odd. This is partly […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Madison cannabis shop owner faces more charges for courtroom tussle
Daniel Safranec, serving 14 days for contempt, is also being held in jail without bail on the new charges.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine will resettle only 50 refugees this year, all white South Africans
Reductions by the Trump administration continue after Maine was allowed to resettle about half of the 950 refugees allocated last year.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Knox County jury deliberating in Louisiana man’s trial over child death
Aziayh Scott, 24, has denied causing the 2024 death of his girlfriend’s toddler in Maine.
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Maine Sens. Angus King, Susan Collins played key roles in crafting a deal to break the impasse
The Senate passed the legislation late Monday night, likely leading to the end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history with a few days.