One North Atlantic right whale was seen near North Carolina wrapped in fishing rope and buoys. Two others were spotted off Massachusetts.
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Posted inHealth, News
FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work. So what does?
The most popular nasal decongestant on U.S. pharmacy shelves may not be there much longer.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death
One of his attorneys alleges that government officials have turned Mangione into a political pawn and have tainted the jury pool.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House Ethics Committee accuses Matt Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex, including with 17-year-old
The long-awaited report includes explicit details of sex-filled parties, drug use and vacations and concludes that the now-former Florida congressman violated multiple state laws while in office.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Greater Portland Landmarks gets new executive director amid lawsuit
Maine native Kate Lemos McHale has worked in historic preservation in New York City for more than 20 years.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Report shows growing need in residential care facilities
Researchers found 54% of Mainers in residential care had been diagnosed with dementia, compared to 51% in nursing homes.
Posted inMaine, News
After last December’s floods, a western Maine town dredged the river. Now they must undo it
State officials say the town of Phillips went too far in its response to the flooding, damaging an Atlantic salmon habitat. Town leaders deny they did anything wrong.
Posted inMaine, News
Historic Mills family home hits the market in Farmington
The historic family home of Maine Gov. Janet Mills is now on the market in Farmington, offering vintage charm, modern updates and redevelopment potential.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers are hitting the road for a busy week of holiday travel
Christmas traffic can be harder to predict than Thanksgiving, but experts say a record number of Americans are expected to travel between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Times Record
Recently shuttered Bowdoinham Country Store may switch hands
A potential buyer is looking to purchase the recently closed store in the center of town.