Overseas allies are worried the country’s young democracy is descending again into an autocracy.
2021
Posted inMaine, News
Postal Service says mail delivery disruptions in Kennebunkport have been fixed
Short-term staffing issues were to blame for recent delivery delays, but these have been rectified and mail delivery should now be on time, the USPS says.
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Posted inNation & World
Water levels at Great Salt Lake drop to historic low
Most years, it gains up to 24 inches from spring runoff – this year, it got just six.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Roland F. Lantagne
BIDDEFORD — Roland F. Lantagne, 93, of Biddeford, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born on Sept. 6, 1927, son of the late Arthur and Florida (Perreault) Lantagne. Roland served his country in the United States Navy in the 1940s, then worked for many years as […]
Posted inNation & World
Winds stoke California’s largest fire as blazes scorch West
Authorities hope improving weather will help crews make headway in Oregon.
Posted inMaine
Portland councilors eye competing shelter referendum
One councilor is looking to include new shelter licensing rules in a competing proposal, while another is working with constituents to come up with a compromise that will please both the city and concerned residents.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Concert review: Lucy Dacus sings the story of her life in whispers and bellows
The indie rocker, and member of Boygenius, performed solo Saturday at Portland House of Music.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Alberto Salazar permanently banned for sexual, emotional misconduct
Track and field coach and former marathon champion Alberto Salazar, temporarily banned in January 2020, has 10 days to appeal to decision handed down by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
UMaine System trustees advance proposal for boutique hotel on Orono campus
A public-private partnership would allow for the development of an 87-bed boutique hotel using the vacant Coburn and Holmes Halls.