No one was injured and there was no significant damage when a car struck a school bus Friday morning in Lewiston, but accidents involving school buses are far too common, officials say.
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Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Patrick Dempsey talks career, high school, bestows wisdom on Leavitt High students
Dempsey gave students a half hour to ask their questions, most of which pertained to his local upbringing and career.
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Posted inSports
MLB roundup: GM Brian O’Halloran accepts new position with Red Sox
O’Halloran, who was the GM under former president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, will be the team’s executive vice president of baseball operations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Scarborough homeowners seeing tax advantages of The Downs
After 5 years of investment and construction, the multiuse development has saved taxes for the town’s homeowners.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
RSV vaccine recommended during pregnancy as a second option to protect newborns
The shots should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Back at old job, Marvel star Anthony Mackie lends a hand to New Orleans’ post-Ida roof repair effort
Movie star Anthony Mackie was back in his home town as he took part in a program to help people needing roof repairs and replacements after natural disasters.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Surgeons perform second pig heart transplant, trying to save a dying man
While the next few weeks will be critical, doctors are thrilled at the patient’s early response to the pig organ.
Posted inNation & World, News
A flamethrower and comments about book burning ignite a political firestorm in Missouri
A longshot Republican candidate for Missouri governor and his supporters describe his use of a flamethrower at a recent ‘Freedom Fest’ event outside St. Louis as no big deal.
Posted inSports
With the future of AM unclear, no doubt about powerful role radio plays in baseball history
As well as bringing fans to faraway games, radio helped baseball spawn new fans.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
NFL notebook: Patriots place Marcus Jones on IR; new QB added to roster
All-Pro punt returner Marcus Jones is out with a shoulder injury, while Will Grier is signed off the Bengals practice squad as an emergency quarterback.