The nation’s overall death toll less than two years into the crisis could hit 800,000 in a matter of days.
December 2021
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New Mexico regulators reject utility merger proposed by CMP’s parent company
They cite concerns about customer service problems and reliability issues in other states where Avangrid operates, including Maine.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland youth shelter runs out of beds as more teens seek emergency housing
The Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter, operated by Preble Street, has been at capacity nearly every night for the past week. The last time all beds were full was February 2020.
Posted inNation & World
Officer who fatally shot Black driver Daunte Wright faces manslaughter charges
Kim Potter’s attorney says she mistakenly grabbed her gun instead of her Taser.
Posted inHealth, Maine
CMMC asks for federal assistance as COVID-19 continues to slam central and western Maine
Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday that she requested teams of emergency medical personnel under a federal program on behalf of Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: 10 teams to watch in southern Maine
Coming off a year without postseason tournaments, these teams should compete for championships this winter.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Upstart Thornton Academy will be intriguing this winter
Two years ago, the Trojans won just two games. But they return all their players from a 6-0 team last season and figure to be among the top teams in Class AA South.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Team-by-team outlook
Here is your primer for each team in southern Maine heading into the 2021-22 season.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: 10 players to watch in southern Maine
Fans will be allowed back in the stands this winter and will get to see some outstanding talent. Our list includes two sophomores and three juniors.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Scholz replaces Merkel as German chancellor, opening new era
He and his 3-party coalition face the immediate challenge of handling the country’s worst phase yet of the pandemic.