Tessa Majors, 18, of Charlottesville, Va., was attacked as she ventured from her New York City campus on the eve of final exams.
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‘Shop early’: U.S. Christmas trees supplies tight, prices up
With the holiday less than two weeks away, many Americans are finding it might take some searching to find the perfect tree.
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Pope Francis presses anti-nuke campaign in annual peace message
As he did on a recent visit to Japan, the pontiff ties ecological concerns to matters of international peace and security.
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Millions of Mexicans celebrate Virgin of Guadalupe
They throng to Mexico City’s Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe as part of the annual celebration of the country’s patroness.
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Morrison Center to merge with Bangor group
The Scarborough nonprofit offers services to people with disabilities, and says its merger with UCP of Maine will allow for strategic growth and long-term viability.
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Senate confirms No. 2 at State Department as ambassador to Russia
Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan will replace Jon Huntsman at the helm of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
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Donated toys were tainted by meth lab in church playroom, Buxton pastor says
The area also will be tested for chemical contamination after the discovery of items consistent with the manufacture of methamphetamine.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Dachshund Through the Snow’ and ‘A Culinary History of Down East Maine’
A new Andy Carpenter mystery and a romp through Down East food history
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Proud parents ask for help so children can be children
The letters parents write often include details about their children so that the fund’s donors and volunteers know something about the people they are helping.
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Kennebec County retired educators support Augusta classrooms
Two teachers in Kennebec County were recently awarded $150 grants by the Kennebec Retired Educators Association to supplement expenses for classroom projects. The recipients were Brenda Weis, who teaches health education in grades 7 through 12 in Augusta, and Lauren Dow, who teaches grade 5 at Sylvio J. Gilbert School in Augusta, according to a […]