Food for hundreds of families across Kennebec and Somerset counties had to be thrown away after floodwaters breached the Winslow Community Cupboard. Employees say the water came without warning.
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Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Shiffrin beaten by Slovakian rival in World Cup slalom
SKIING Petra Vlhova of Slovakia used a frenetic final run Thursday to edge out Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States and earn her 30th career win in tough conditions at a women’s World Cup slalom at Courchevel, France. Racing in the rain, Vlhova trailed by 0.17 seconds after the opening run but posted the fastest […]
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More American auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
The slowdown has raised concern among automakers that buyer interest in EVs is faltering. Some companies are cutting production and scaling down plans for new battery or assembly plants.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Lincoln Village development applicant sues Saco over Planning Board decision
According to the plaintiff’s appeal, the Planning Board erred in denying final approval for the development after granting preliminary approval.
Posted inMaine, News
Gov. Mills visits Skowhegan mill redevelopment project that suffered millions in flooding damage
Mills, along with state, county and local officials, toured the damage and offered her support, as the state begins to seek federal aid for the hardest hit areas following Monday’s powerful storm.
Posted inNation & World, News
UN says more than 1 in 4 people in Gaza are starving because of war
A report from the U.N. finds that more than half a million people in Gaza are starving because of not enough food entering the territory since the outbreak of war more than 10 weeks ago.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball: Holiday Hoops Showcase returns to Portland Expo for 33rd year
The tournament, scheduled for Dec. 26-29, includes more than three dozen high school teams – including some from New York and New Hampshire.
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Ready, set, travel: The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway
AAA is forecasting that 115 million people will go 50 miles or more from home between Saturday and New Year’s Day.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Letters to the editor: BIW parking garages; is your child safe in school?
BIW should consider two parking garages In my opinion, the proposed parking garage for Bath Iron Works should be two parking garages built north and south of Bath, and workers should be brought into work from there by bus or train. Freeing up the many parking lots is a good goal, but doesn’t go far […]
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High school schedules and scores for Dec. 21-22
Local high school games for Thursday, Dec. 21, and Friday, Dec. 22.