Farmer Eric Kelley accused 2 selectmen of taking $100,000 worth of medical marijuana plants while he was in jail. One official defending the action, saying it was a public safety issue.
2021
Bath high school to hold belated ceremony for new $75 million building
The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday outside the high school’s main entrance.
Football notebook: Mt. Ararat continues to dominate eight-man competition
Undefeated Eagles cruising after another rout, while Lisbon, Brunswick look to get back on track.
Electrical issue believed to be cause of smoke at Stephens Memorial Hospital
Construction, cleaning and engineering crews have been working around the clock at the Norway facility to bring the impacted units back in service, a hospital spokesman said.
Portland City Councilor Spencer Thibodeau resigns to take job in Biden administration
The District 2 councilor was previously a senior adviser for the Biden-Harris campaign in Maine. His new position will be in the Department of Energy.
Sports Digest: UMaine’s Carr earns national honors for special teams play
Rich Carr blocked two extra-point attempts in a football victory over Merrimack, each of which were returned for two points.
Northern: Autumn’s arrival means fall sports season is hitting its stride
As midway point nears, games take on greater importance.
UN tells world leaders to do more to fight climate change
Leaders heard pleas Monday to make deeper cuts of emissions of heat-trapping gases and give poorer countries more money to develop cleaner energy and adapt to climate change.
Arts Calendar: Sept. 23
Art Sept. 27 through Nov. 8 “The Sky is Not Blue,” acrylic landscape painting course by Mary Brooking. Limited to six students per class. 90 Bridge St., Westbrook. Visit marybrooking.com/Classes.html for details. Through Sept. 30 “Restoration 2021: Works by Graduating BA and BFA Art Students” at University of Southern Maine at Gorham, online at bit.ly/3DUQDdb. […]
Broad majorities of Americans oppose key provisions of restrictive Texas abortion law, poll finds
Weighing in on one of the law’s provisions, 81% say they disapprove of giving $10,000 to private citizens who successfully file suits against those who perform or assist a woman with getting an abortion.