A Waldo County resident died from Powassan, a rare tick-borne virus, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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N.J. diocese agrees to $87.5 million deal to settle sex abuse lawsuits
It’s one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic church in the United States.
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Blasts near Kabul schools kill at least 6 civilians, hurt 17
It appeared a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the sprawling compound.
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Puzzling outbreak of liver disease in kids spreads to EU, U.S.
Public health officials ruled out any links to COVID-19 vaccines, saying none of the affected children was vaccinated.
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Energy shift creates opening for ‘world’s largest batteries’
A question is hovering over the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy such as wind and solar: What happens when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine
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RSU 9 sees uptick in COVID-19 cases
There are 31 cases across the district, including 20 at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington.
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United Way fosters Youth Leadership Council at RSU 9
United Way is funding a Youth Leadership Council to help students address needs across the community and learn about the “power of philanthropy.”
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Maine lawmakers approve $1.2 billion state budget
The Legislature easily passed a budget proposal on Tuesday, including funds to send $850 checks to more than 850,000 Mainers.
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Gov. Mills’ electric utility accountability bill stalls in Maine House
The bill, which establishes performance measures and financial penalties for failing to achieve them, was supported in the Senate but hit resistance in the House
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Florida Gov. DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government
DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.