President Biden’s team is worried that the Trump administration will go after such figures as Adam Schiff, Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci.
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7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning
The National Weather Service has canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after there was a 7.0 magnitude earthquake.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 mark as post-election rally continues. What’s next?
The cryptocurrency officially rose six figures Wednesday night, just hours after the president-elect said he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to be the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston to close intensive care unit by end of year
It is part of a plan to prioritize other services hospital officials see as more crucial to meeting the needs of the public.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Mother of woman shot in Standish describes daughter’s ‘volatile’ relationship with suspect
Brandon Libby, 37, is accused of killing Amanda Brown, his girlfriend and the mother of two of his children, on June 14, 2021.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Businesses will pay for packaging disposal under new state rules
The state Board of Environmental Protection adopted the rules Thursday despite opponents saying the regulations are unclear and the costs will be passed on to consumers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
To improve teacher workforce, report says Maine needs better pathways
A new report from Educate Maine offers recommendations to improve educator recruitment and retention. The report is based on interviews with about 250 teachers statewide.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
One of 2 men rescued from Maine woods could lose toes
Sidney Hoyt was only wearing socks and sandals when he stepped out of his car to look for help after he and a friend got turned around on snowy rural roads northeast of Bangor.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Waxwing Bakery opens Friday in Windham
The shop, which specializes in laminated pastries and sourdough bread, is located at 868 Roosevelt Trail.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Oxbow Brewing to buy Portland craft beer pioneer Rising Tide
The two breweries and their facilities will continue to operate independently after the sale, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year.