Don McLean, who lives in Camden, says the pop star sent him flowers and a note after breaking his record for the longest song to hit No. 1 on music charts.
December 2021
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Snow may vanish in Mountain West with climate warming, study finds
Due to rising temperatures, the region has already lost 20 percent of its snowpack since the 1950s.
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Most coronavirus vaccines work as boosters, study says
The mRNA vaccines by pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Moderna appeared to give the highest boost of antibodies after 28 days of the extra dose.
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Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future
The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed
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Falmouth Navigators Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Dave Halligan (35th year, 545-139 overall record, six state championships) 2019-20 record: 16-5 (Lost, 52-34, to York in Class A South Final) 2020-21 record: 7-1 (no postseason, COVID) Top returning players: Brady Coyne (Senior), Jack Stowell (Senior), Judd Armstrong (Junior) Pivotal games: Dec. 14 @ Kennebunk, Dec. 17 MARSHWOOD, Dec. 21 @ […]
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UMaine System creates committee to find next president for University of Southern Maine
Exisiting President Glenn Cummings announced in October that he was stepping down at the end of the academic year next June.
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Waynflete Flyers Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Rich Henry (18th year, 221-97 overall record) 2019-20 record: 19-2 (Lost, 39-30, to Winthrop in Class C South Final) 2020-21 record: 7-4 (no postseason, COVID) Top returning players: Henry Hart (Senior), Matt Adey (Junior), Cole Isherwood (Junior), Nico Kirby (Sophomore) Pivotal games: Dec. 14 @ Cape Elizabeth, Jan. 11 NYA, Jan. 13 […]
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Portland Bulldogs Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Joe Russo (32nd year, 436-179 overall record, five state championships) 2019-20 record: 3-16 (Lost, 77-22, to Edward Little in Class AA North quarterfinals) 2020-21 record: 3-6 (no postseason, COVID) Top returning players: Spencer Cross (Senior), Wani Donato (Senior), Jose Kiala (Senior), Pitia Donato (Junior) Pivotal games: Dec. 10 LEWISTON, Dec. 21 @ […]
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Supreme Court denies Maine Lobstering Union’s request to reopen closed area
The union’s members don’t know what legal steps they might take until they discuss the ruling with their legal team.
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Nearing 100, Betty White’s life is a page-turner in new book
A new coffee table book celebrates Betty White’s life and career as she nears 100.