The report says the Federal Emergency Management Agency fulfilled its duties within the continental U.S., but was not prepared to handle the challenges it faced in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
September 2018
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
South Paris man gets 4 years for stabbing girlfriend’s estranged husband
Michael Barrucci pleaded guilty to assault for the attack at a Lewiston barbershop in December after counts of attempted murder and elevated aggravated assault were dropped.
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Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ soccer: Cheverus rises to the occasion for 2-1 win over Falmouth
The Stags storm back in the second half, scoring the winner on a header.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Bolden bolts for Miami after getting cut by Patriots
After six seasons with the Patriots, Brandon Bolden moves on to Miami after getting cut by New England.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Quality of service slumps at businesses as jobs go unfilled and turnover rises
Seventy-one percent of respondents in a June survey of 2,002 Americans said they started avoiding a store, restaurant or service provider this year because of a negative interaction.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Volleyball: Players to Watch
Top players for volleyball teams in southern Maine.
Posted inSports
Tuesday’s major league notebook: Mariners brawl before home game
Shortstop Jean Segura, catcher Mike Zunino and other players were involved in the skirmish in the clubhouse.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
As older workers resist retirement, they find employers resisting them
Adults 55 and older have been the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. labor force since 1996, but many who are in between jobs are encountering new barriers to entry.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Sports
Ad featuring controversial Kaepernick brings Nike $43 million in free publicity
Critics of the national anthem kneeler respond by burning their apparel from the company, but marketing executives say the campaign is a savvy risk and smart business.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
With updated contract, Gronk feels the love from Patriots
New England gave its star tight end a new deal after his silent statement of skipping OTAs.