A somber New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is apologizing following sexual harassment allegations against him.
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Brunswick mobile animal hospital severely damaged in wind storm
No animals or people were hurt, but Midcoast Humane’s mobile surgical unit was punctured by a tree branch.
Freeport arts group debuts online gallery
FREEPORT — The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport has launched an online gallery that showcases artwork of local artists working in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, mixed media and photography. The show, titled “Looking Forward,” features artwork produced during the pandemic. These pieces celebrate both the time spent in the studio and […]
Sports Digest: Fans from abroad unlikely for postponed Tokyo Olympics
The new president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee didn’t announce a ban, but according to reports a decision has already been made.
Portland wine bar MJ’s will not reopen
The owner of the wine bar in One City Center says he’s working on a new venture.
Biden faces steep challenges to reach renewable energy goals
President Joe Biden wants to change the way the U.S. uses energy by expanding renewables, but he will need to navigate a host of challenges — including the coronavirus pandemic and restoring hundreds of thousands of lost jobs — to get it done. The wind and solar industries have managed to grow despite a less-than-supportive […]
Proposal in works for 120-140 residences off Main, Seavey streets in Westbrook
Rocky Ledge Capital seeks a zoning change that would allow it to build a 5-story or 4 4-story buildings.
Biden stands by May timeline for vaccines for all U.S. adults
The president says the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May – 2 months earlier than anticipated
Maine Department of Labor adjusts process that froze 13 bank accounts
The department turned off an automated process that canceled some claims based on an employer’s response to an electronic form.
Maine groups sue ICE for information about immigrants held at jail
Three immigrant-rights groups say in the federal lawsuit that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has used the Cumberland County Jail as a short-term detention facility during the pandemic.