The Attorney General’s Office says a shot fired by a state trooper did not kill Donald White.
2021
Medical marijuana providers stage protest over proposed new rules
Providers said the changes, meant to better align the medical and recreational markets, will result in unsustainably high costs for the medical cannabis industry.
State’s top court considers COVID-19 restrictions as part of murder case appeal
Noah Gaston is serving time for the murder of his wife, Alicia, in Windham in 2016, and has appealed his conviction and sentence.
Nursing home residents can have hugs again, federal health officials say
While hugs are OK again for residents who have completed their vaccination, precautions such as wearing masks and using hand sanitizer remain as a counterbalance to risk. Maine is now considering the new federal guidance.
Richmond town manager leaving to accept position in Oxford
Adam Garland, who took his first job in Richmond in 2006 as a member of its police department, is leaving the role of town manager he’s had for about 2½ years.
NBA roundup: Celtics expect Marcus Smart to return on Thursday
Marcus Smart was back at practice on Wednesday and should play for the first time since Jan. 30 on Thursday against Brooklyn.
Security camera hack exposes hospitals, workplaces, schools
For two days, the hackers said, they were able to peer unhindered into live feeds from potentially tens of thousands of cameras.
Brunswick girls basketball coach Sam Farrell reflects on reaching 200 career victories
Milestone victory came in win over Mt. Ararat.
Michelle Obama hooked on knitting, thinking about retirement
WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama is knitting and thinking about retiring from public life. The former first lady says in a new People magazine interview that she picked up knitting needles to pass time during the coronavirus pandemic. And now she’s hooked. “Knitting is a forever proposition,” she said. “You don’t master knitting, because once you […]
Red Sox notebook: Chavis, ‘in a ‘bit of an awkward situation,’ might not make Opening Day roster
Michael Chavis has competition at every position he has played, but remains confident even though it appears he will start the season in Triple-A Worcester.