Sarah “Sally” Joy (Maresca) Wessel 1932 – 2021 HARPSWELL – Sarah “Sally” Joy (Maresca) Wessel of Harpswell passed away peacefully …
2021
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Obituary: Mary A. MacWhinnie
South Portland – Mary A. MacWhinnie, 80, passed away on March 9, 2021 in Westbrook. Mary was born on August 4, …
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Allan McDonald, engineer and whistleblower in Challenger disaster, dies at 83
He tried to postpone the fateful 1986 space shuttle launch over safety concerns, but was overruled by superiors.
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UN chief blasts vaccine nationalism, hoarding and side deals
The United Nations chief is criticizing the “many examples of vaccine nationalism and vaccine hoarding” as well as side deals with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers that undermine access to all people in the world
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Maine plans to mirror federal guidance on nursing home visits
For the first time in a year, families can visit loved ones and have some form of physical contact, provided the resident has been vaccinated and visitors adhere to protocols including masking and physical distancing.
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Irving scores 40 as Nets beat Celtics, 121-109
Kyrie Irving scorches his former team as Brooklyn wins for the 12th time in 13 games.
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Biden agenda items on immigration and infrastructure running into trouble
Fresh off a major victory on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, the president and his Democratic allies face resistance in their own ranks to tackling other priorities without some Republican support.
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DNA expert says she found suspect Steven Downs through profile matching in 1993 Alaska murder case
The murder trial for Steven Downs, an Auburn man accused in a 1993 murder case out of Fairbanks, Alaska, continues.
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Pace of spending for pandemic aid? Try $43,000 every second
President Biden now needs to figure out how to spend the $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief.
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Justice Department seeks to build large conspiracy case against Oath Keepers for Jan. 6 riot
Prosecutors will have to show an agreement to commit an illegal act, but the group’s fantasy-laden workings may make that difficult.