Jarrod, a small grey mouse with a white star on his tiny chest, was still growing and he was always hungry. He nibbled on cookies crumbs he found in the park. He crunched on birdseed that fell from feeders. He tasted tree bark (yuk!) and ripe berries (yum!). For Jarrod, the world was a huge […]
September 2018
Sierra Club’s Maine Chapter appoints new director
YORK COUNTY — The Maine Chapter of the Sierra Club has appointed Alice Elliott as its new director to spearhead the environmental advocacy and education efforts of the chapter’s volunteers. “I am thrilled to join Sierra Club Maine to lead members in their important environmental advocacy work,” Elliott said. “This dedicated group of volunteers has […]
Former Bethel police officer found guilty of rape
PARIS — An Oxford County Superior Court jury found a former Bethel police lieutenant guilty Tuesday of felony gross sexual assault against a woman in Bethel in 2017. Shayne White, 51, of Poland, faces up to 30 years in prison for the Class A crime. A sentencing date has not been set. Jurors reached the […]
Fall weatherization myths debunked
(StatePoint) Weatherizing your home for each season can make it more comfortable – but how to do it can be confusing. Here are four common weatherizing myths – busted! – to help get your home ready for cooler weather to come. Myth 1: It doesn’t matter where your thermostat is placed. Truth: Location, location, location! […]
Rosenstein’s fate could turn on which account Trump believes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The fate of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein could turn on whether President Donald Trump believes the account of an ex-FBI official who, as Trump once asserted in a tweet, had “LIED! LIED! LIED!” Rosenstein discussed secretly recording Trump, though one person who was present at the time said Rosenstein was just […]
UNE teams with Make Shift Coffee House for ‘What About Guns?’ for President’s Forum series
BIDDEFORD – On Oct. 8, the University of New England will host a moderated conversation titled “What About Guns?” as the next installment in The President’s Forum, an event series of moderated panel discussions, debates and other highly interactive presentations on controversial issues. The event is sponsored by UNE and the Make Shift Coffee House, a […]
Super Six Polls
Our latest Super-Six polls for football, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer, field hockey and volleyball. These polls consider games played through Sept. 22 and were first released on Twitter at Twitter.com/foresports Sunday. The poll includes our core coverage area (coastal Cumberland County from Cape Elizabeth to Freeport) and is based solely on my opinion. Football 1) Scarborough 2) […]
Indians beat Red Sox in 11 innings
Boston’s bid for a team-record 106th win will have to wait for at least one more day.
Saturday’s girls’ roundup: York rallies past St. Dom’s
The Wildcats overcome two deficits in the second half, earning a 3-2 victory.
Sheep shearer shows he can cut it at Common Ground Country Fair
This is the first time in about 10 years the fair has featured the ‘vital’ skill, one fewer people are learning.
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