Toblerone’s U.S. owners decided to shift some of the chocolate’s production to Slovakia. Because of rules around ‘Swissness,’ its iconic mountain logo may be replaced.
March 2023
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham teen becomes first Mainer to complete Junior Iditarod
Mt. Ararat High School junior Tara Crossman is the first Mainer to race in two elite Alaskan dog sled races, bringing home the sportsmanship award after assisting two fellow mushers in distress last month.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Two dead, 8 injured in stampede at GloRilla concert in New York
While there is no evidence of gunfire, police are investigating several possible causes of the fatal surge, including ‘possibly crowd size, shots fired, pepper spray and other contributing factors.’
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Fake school threats lead to calls for harsher penalties
Ten schools in Maine were swatted on Nov. 15, leading to scores of students barricading themselves in their classrooms, armed police officers roaming school hallways looking for nonexistent shooters, and parents wondering if they would see their children again.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Maine dam operator not protecting salmon, say environmentalists, tribe
The last wild Atlantic salmon live in a group of rivers in Maine and have been listed under the Endangered Species Act since 2000.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Fine from driver in crash that killed 3 pedestrians turned over to Augusta for memorial
Robert Santerre has paid $5,000 as part of his sentence for committing a motor vehicle violation resulting in death. That money has been turned over to the city of Augusta to create a memorial to the crash victims.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Man accused of trying to open jet’s door, attacking crew on flight to Boston
The plane was about 45 minutes from arrival in Boston when the crew received an alarm that a side door on the aircraft was disarmed.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Millions more U.S. workers possibly self-employed than thought
The survey adds to evidence that informal work has been increasingly prevalent in the U.S. economy, a trend further exacerbated by the pandemic, social media and remote work.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Monday’s college roundup: Bowdoin, UNE headed to NCAA Div. III men’s hockey tournament
The Polar Bears earn an automatic bid and will face Curry, and the Nor’easters receive an at-large bid and face Plymouth State.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland VA clinic temporarily closed because of water damage
The clinic on West Commercial Street has been closed for a week and is expected to reopen early next week. In the meantime, patients are being redirected to virtual care or clinics in Augusta and Lewiston.