Chief Frank Clark appears before a City Council workshop to outline how the department is progressing on racial justice issues highlighted by the specially formed city group.
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$46 million question: Portland seeks ideas for spending pandemic aid
Portland is expected to receive more than $46 million in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act over the next year, but it can only be spent on certain uses.
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UMaine System trustees advance proposal for boutique hotel on Orono campus
A public-private partnership would allow for the development of an 87-bed boutique hotel using the vacant Coburn and Holmes Halls.
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Fauci says U.S. going in ‘wrong direction,’ may need booster
Fauci said recommendations on masking for the vaccinated are under “active consideration,” as the delta variant fuels a surge of infections around the nation.
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Probe into sham Senate candidacy reveals financial links
Documents released late Friday provide new details about a former Florida state senator’s alleged attempt to sway an election.
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U.S. women’s soccer rebounds from opening Olympic loss with 6-1 win over New Zealand
The Americans rebounded from their opening loss to Sweden with a 6-1 rout of New Zealand in front of the First Lady in the women’s soccer tournament at the Tokyo Olympics.
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New vaccination numbers in Maine hold steady amid rise in COVID cases
Maine already has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country, but some providers say they are continuing to see interest from small numbers of people looking for convenience.
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In Saco, Chipotle, others destined for former Pizza Hut site
Saco City Council has approved a contract zone request from Alrig USA Development LLC.
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Rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID cases are causing alarm, confusion
But public health authorities say the vaccines are dramatically reducing severe disease and death.
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In latest clash over Wuhan lab, Fauci tells Sen. Rand Paul: ‘You do not know what you’re talking about’
‘Senator Paul, you do not know what you’re talking about, quite frankly, and I want to say that officially,’ Fauci said.