Officials say a Vermont woman was attacked by a black bear over the weekend while walking her two dogs on trails on her Strafford property.
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Fauci announces December departure from government service
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s longtime top infectious disease expert, fell out of favor with then President Donald Trump when Fauci urged continued public caution as Trump sought to return to normalcy and to promote unproven therapies for the coronavirus.
The Conversation: With ‘bravery’ as its new brand, Ukraine is turning advertising into a weapon of war
THE CONVERSATION — When a preview of Vogue’s October 2022 cover story on Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska hit Twitter on July 26, 2022, reactions on social media were swift and polarized. Some critics said that a photo shoot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz for a fashion magazine was a “bad idea” and glamorized war. Others lauded the […]
Wells woman dies in Sanford crash
Ann Sinclair, 32, died after her vehicle was struck head on by another vehicle driven by a Sanford man, police said.
Gary Busey charged with sex offenses at fan convention
The character actor was nominated for an Oscar for best actor for playing the title role in the 1978 film ‘The Buddy Holly Story.’
Portland launches search for first diversity, equity and inclusion director
The position is newly funded in the city budget approved in June and follows recommendations from the Racial Equity Steering Committee last year.
Federal judge dismisses health care workers’ suit against COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Nine Maine health care workers filed the lawsuit against the state in 2021 claiming they should be able to opt out for religious reasons.
Giving Voice: Gathering Place golf tournament tees off to benefit unhoused
We have cause for celebration this week. Last Monday, The Gathering Place held its inaugural golf tournament. It was held at the Highland Green golf course through the generosity of John Wasileski, developer of Highland Green, and it was a great success. It appeared that everyone there had fun, the players and the volunteers who […]
Theater Review: Maine State Music Theatre seduces audiences with ‘Kinky Boots’
Based on a true story, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots” runs through Aug. 27 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick.
Maine Med nurses vote overwhelmingly to retain their union
Union leaders said the resounding 1,108-to-387 victory affirmed their support among nurses and left them eager to get back to the bargaining table for their first contract since forming the union in April 2021.