Firefighters battling at least 20 burning slash piles had to take cover as police arrested the Madawaska landowner for operating under the influence, officials say.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News
Where to find cooling centers open as dangerous heat bears down on Maine
The heat index could reach 110 degrees in some areas in much of the state this week, while ozone levels are expected to become unhealthy for sensitive groups, officials say.
Posted inCommunity, News
Construction to begin on Carter Memorial Bridge connecting Waterville, Winslow
The bridge will remain open to 2-way traffic until late July.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Trump ought to reflect on vandalism remarks | Letter
I love it! The irony of President Trump’s quote about the alleged “vandalism” of the Reflecting Pool is too rich to ignore: “Who would do such a thing? These are very serious crimes having to do with the destruction of National Monuments (sic). Years in jail!” (June 22 Associated Press report,“Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes […]
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Renowned Augusta basketball coach Paul Vachon nearly died 3 years ago. Now he’s back in the game.
Returning to the court after heart and kidney transplants, the Cony girls coaching icon is leading a basketball clinic with Maranacook coaches Karen and Travis Magnusson.
Posted inSports
Former hockey star Joe Pavelski wins Drive Fore Kids tournament
The celebrity event raises $210,000 for the Dempsey Center and the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Beware cryptocurrency scammers | Letter
I’m writing to today to raise attention to a great crime that is happening to me and many other innocent people who are being scammed and losing much needed income without recourse with cryptocurrency. There are criminals who are professional robbers, stealing vast amounts of personal money in cryptocurrency exchanges and getting away with the […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
To avert further damage, Maine must fund transportation | Opinion
The cost of ignoring this problem will be far greater than the cost of solving it. We need to keep our state moving forward.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras shows emotions in wake of devastation in Venezuela
Contreras flips his bat, shouts ‘Venezuela’ and cries in the dugout after homering in a win over Washington.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Norridgewock man charged with drug trafficking; is hospitalized after bust
Investigators seized 324 grams of suspected fentanyl, and the man was taken to the hospital after appearing to ingest something, the sheriff said.