Jessica Meir, who is orbiting Earth in the International Space Station, took a few minutes Sunday to tweet a photograph of her holiday-themed socks and to wish everyone a happy Hanukkah.
2019
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Seattle trying to bring back Marshawn Lynch
The Seahawks are banged up and in need of help. The answer, apparently, is Lynch, who has not played for more than a year.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Nation & World
Christmas cake could be very merry this year
Nationally, cannabis sales grew 15 percent in the lead-up to Christmas 2018 compared with the week before, and edibles were up over 30 percent.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Nation & World
Recalls for processed meat rise drastically as consumers bite down on metal, plastic and glass
The Agriculture Department has announced 34 recalls involving 17 million pounds of meat products this year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Baba Ram Dass, spiritual guru and LSD pioneer, dies at 88
The 1960s counterculture leader wrote about his experiences with drugs, set up projects to help prisoners and those facing terminal illness and sought to enlighten others about the universal struggle with aging.
Posted inMaine
Friend says Norridgewock lay minister in critical condition after head-on crash
Devon Periard, of Smithfield, remains hospitalized following a two-car accident on River Road in Norridgewock last Thursday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Police say Standish man crashed car into church in Westbrook
Ian Crouse faces multiple charges, including two felonies, in the crash early Sunday at The First Baptist Church on Main Street in Westbrook.
Posted inForecaster Sports
SP boys stay red-hot with win at Scarborough
Red Riots surge in second half to down Red Storm, 54-39.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Committee chooses location for South Portland skate park
The City Council will be asked to approve a spot near the high school on Jan. 2.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Musical holiday light show benefits animals
A Westbrook resident’s synchronized decorations raise money and supplies for the Animal Refuge League.