Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam champion, accused a former high-ranking government official in that country of sexual assault.
December 2021
After shutdown order, power line crews work to stabilize corridor for uncertain future
No one knows the future of the New England Clean Energy Connect, Maine’s most controversial energy project in a generation.
Equipment failure sends smoke into Old Orchard Beach elementary school
No students were in the building when a heat pump motor malfunctioned, sending smoke into the school’s cafeteria.
Making It Work: Recruiting Immigrants
This discussion took place on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021.
Five reasons why better skin care can help selfcare from Dr. Ryan Shelton
Dr. Ryan Shelton discusses how improving your skin can also improve your ability to take good care of yourself.
U.S. reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler
The vaccinated adult returned to California on Nov. 22 after a trip to South Africa and tested positive Monday.
UMaine to establish farm-to-school institute
Federal funding will help pay for the new institute to connect schools in the state with locally grown food and help educate rural students about nutrition.
Judge orders boy charged in Michigan school shooting moved to county jail
Ethan Crumbley, 15, is being held without bond, as a fourth student dies.
Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds
One of the most serious threats is a reduction of plankton and small fish in cold northern waters.
Sara Gideon donates $3.5 million in leftover campaign cash to help low-income families
The money, from her unsuccessful bid for U.S. Senate, will go to the nonprofit Maine Equal Justice, which provides financial assistance to low-income parents earning degrees and professional certifications.