Nancy Crowell, Scarborough Public Library director, announced a new library event scheduled for late July — Art on the Lawn, featuring the work of the Library Sketching Group. Art on the Lawn will take place in front of the library at 48 Gorham Road, on Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Art […]
2021
Posted inNation & World
Erratic Oregon wildfire keeps exploding, confounding crews
The Bootleg Fire has periodically generated enormous smoke columns that could be seen for miles – a sign that the blaze is so intense it is creating its own weather, with erratic winds and the potential for fire-generated lightning.
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Police: Portland man charged with OUI after fleeing crash in Brunswick
Randy Boucher, 47, of Portland was arrested after crashing into a guardrail and fleeing the scene.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Vaccine ‘obstinance’ is fueling delta variant’s spread across America
The CDC reports that 93% of the U.S. counties with the highest rates of new infections have vaccination rates below 40%.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Duck boat captain, 2 managers charged in Missouri sinking that killed 17
The state charges are filed after federal charges were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
UMaine System plans to require vaccines when FDA gives final approval
The system also announced plans for unvaccinated students and staff to participate in required COVID testing and quarantine upon arriving on campuses this fall.
Posted inSports
British Open: Oosthuizen sets 36-hole record, maintains lead
Louis Oosthuizen shoots a 65 to move to 11 under, two strokes ahead of Collin Morikawa.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
PAC spending on CMP power line referendum hits $15.2 million in 2021
A ballot question in November will ask voters if they want to prohibit the project. Proponents and opponents of the power line have spent more than $42 million since 2019 to influence the vote.
Posted inNation & World
COVID still killing Americans faster than guns, cars and flu combined
In June, coronavirus was responsible for 337 deaths a day. The historic average deaths from gunshots, car crashes and complications from the flu add up to 306 a day.