A Washington County man in his 70s is the 845th person to have died with the coronavirus in the state, according to the Maine CDC.
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House passes bill to boost police academy board’s disciplinary authority
The bill was prompted by high-profile police killings and calls for police reform across the country.
Voters overwhelmingly approve SAD 44 budget
REGION — District voters approved an FY’22 school budget of $12,393,532 on Tuesday by a total vote of 248-96. The other four budget related questions on the ballot were also all passed overwhelmingly. Voters approved cost center transfers, transferring up to $150,000 toward paying down debt on the schools nutrition program, transferring up to $150,000 […]
Police believe man died after falling off wall in Portland
Police were not releasing information about the man until they notified his next of kin.
‘Ring of fire’ eclipse Thursday morning was a partial eclipse for Maine
Because of the moon’s path, the Northeast didn’t see the moon and sun align perfectly to form an annulus, or ‘ring of fire’ behind the moon as it passed.
President’s List
Plymouth State PLYMOUTH, NH — Emily Wallace of Harrison, has been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the Spring 2021 semester and must have attempted at least 12 […]
South Portland man drowns after falling into Saco River in Buxton
A woman who saw Abiodun Jerry Roland Olubi fall into the river told police she believed that he did not know how to swim.
Schools close early, cooling centers open as heat and humidity settle in
The requirement that students and staff wear masks in school has heightened concern about the heat and humidity, and some schools are planning to keep kids home on Tuesday as well.
Pulisic scores in extra time, U.S. beats Mexico 3-2 in thriller
Christian Pulisic converted a penalty kick in the 114th minute and backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath stopped a penalty kick in the 124th minute to help the US hoist a trophy.
Virgo: Offer your time or services, not your cash
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tim Rozon, 45; Russell Brand, 46; Angelina Jolie, 46; Michael Greyeyes, 54. Happy Birthday: Take your time, verify information, and review and make changes as you move forward. Taking precautions and overseeing anything you leave in someone’s hands will ensure that you reach the goals you set out to achieve […]