Authorities say two guests at a Block Island wedding reception set off distress flares, leading the Coast Guard to deploy a boat and helicopters.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Outage highlights how vital Facebook has become worldwide
The social network blames an internal error related to a ‘configuration change’ but gives no details.
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Posted inNation & World
Fall on hold: Forecasters predict long-lasting warmth in eastern U.S.
The weather pattern may trigger heavy rainfall and severe storms in the central United States and could eventually support new tropical storm activity near the Gulf of Mexico.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
$4.1 million infrastructure project underway at former Brunswick base
Projects for this fiscal year, which began in July and will continue through June 2022, include LED streetlights, an extension to the Allagash walking trail, airport repaving and electric vehicle charging stations.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook’s Halloween on Main Street canceled
An alternative event may be held.
Posted inMaine
Richmond hosts public hearing for RSU 2 withdrawal
No questions were submitted in advance and no members of the public turned up for the short hearing that marked the next step in Richmond’s second attempt to leave Regional School District 2.
Posted inNation & World
U.N. agency warns of global water crisis amid climate change
The report recommends better warning systems for flood- and drought-prone areas.
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Oct. 7
Free community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 13, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. An option for takeout will also be available. Curbside bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 9, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. One pint pea beans, one pint […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Russian film crew in orbit to make 1st movie in space
Before Russia took the lead, NASA had talked to actor Tom Cruise about making a movie in orbit.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine triple homicide trial is moved to avoid jury bias
Thomas Bonfanti will be tried in Waldo County rather than Washington County to avoid any potential of bias on the part of jurors.