The Biloxi Shuckers scored 12 runs in an inning with one hit – drawing 13 walks from three relievers, who also hit a batter and threw two wild pitches.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Legislature delays floor session after two members test positive for COVID-19
The House and Senate floor sessions scheduled for next Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center have been postponed until May 19.
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Posted inNation & World
NASA’s new chief hedges on 2024 moon landing
Former Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida says tackling climate change is a top issue, and he also wants to diversify the space agency’s workforce so it reflects America.
Posted inNation & World
Idaho school shooting is one of very few in which a girl is the suspect
Police are trying to determine why the 6th-grader pulled a handgun out of her backpack and shot 2 other students and an adult custodian before she was disarmed by a teacher.
Posted inCommunity
Events
WELLS Library expanding hours, allowing patrons to browse Wells Public Library is expanding its hours, allowing a limited number of patrons into the building to browse and check out items at 1434 Post Road. The library is now open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday for indoor browsing and from 5 to […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Bosnian Serbs honor controversial Nobel Literature winner
The Austrian novelist and screenwriter Peter Handke is known for his apologist views over Serb war crimes during the 1990s wars in the Balkans.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News, Politics
Lawmakers hear conflicting arguments on bill to ban sales of flavored tobacco products in Maine
Proponents said the ban would save lives and protect children from tobacco manufacturers’ marketing efforts, but others said a ban would simply drive consumers into New Hampshire to buy products.
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Births
Mid Coast Hospital Isaac Griffin Sturgeon, born April 29 to Mark Griffin Sturgeon and Erin Floy Phillips Sturgeon of Brunswick. Grandparents are Tracy Badershall of Kenduskeag and Andrew and Karen Sturgeon of Topsham. Great-grandparent is Joan Griffin of Bangor. Lucas Carson Taylor, born April 30 to James Howard Taylor and Leah Marie Taylor (Baker) of […]
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England
New Hampshire security firm says it’s not at fault for woman’s killing
A former Maine man who worked for a security company is accused of killing the marketing director of Timberland.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Waterville ‘sign war’ generates buzz and new business after spreading
What started as an amicable exchange of messages between State Farm insurance agent Michael Lee and Wendy’s has spread mirth throughout the region.