Gorgeous fall weather greeted people attending one of the state’s largest agricultural fairs on Sunday.
2021
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots have much to fix, with Tom Brady looming next
New England struggled to get much going against New Orleans, and the Super Bowl champs are coming to town next Sunday.
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Posted inMaine
Puffin chick survival rate plummets on Maine’s coastal islands
This season, an average of 25% of puffin pairs were able to raise chicks, down from 65% over the previous 17 years.
Posted inMaine
Number of COVID patients in Maine hospitals down slightly from record high
The Maine CDC reported that 225 coronavirus patients were hospitalized on Sunday, 10 fewer than on Saturday; 81 were in critical care.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.K. gas stations run dry as trucker shortage sparks hoarding
The government says it’ll issue thousands of emergency visas to foreign drivers starting next month.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
2021 Dempsey Challenge walks, runs and pedals to record success
Patrick Dempsey says this year’s Dempsey Challenge has raised a record $1.3 million for the Dempsey Center. Thanks to donations from corporate sponsors, all of the money will go to the center.
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Reliance on rookies pays off for U.S. in Ryder Cup blowout
The United States had six newcomers and cruised to a 19-9 win, just its fourth victory in the last 13 Ryder Cups.
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Maine blueberry growers had bounce-back year, aided by rain
The 2020 crop was less than 48 million pounds, but the 2021 season, which ended recently, was likely about 90 million pounds.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Blue Jays beat Twins to remain in thick of AL wild-card race
Toronto will enter the final week of the season two games behind Boston or New York for the second wild card.
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NFL roundup: Rams halt Bucs’ 10-game winning streak
Matt Stafford passes for four touchdowns and Los Angeles upends Tampa Bay despite another big game for Tom Brady.