The Rams won 5-0.
Posted inNation
Pfizer shot more than 90 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations in youth
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine is 93 percent effective in preventing COVID hospitalizations in 12 to 18-year-olds, according to a new study.
Posted inNation
Businesses nervously await fine print of vax-or-test rule
The regulation, to be published in the Federal Register, was drafted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration under emergency authorities to protect worker safety and will cover an estimated 80 million U.S. workers.
Posted inCentral Maine
A group working to unionize Bates College’s staff has filed charges against the school
Bates College employees filed an unfair labor practice charge against the school on Monday.
Posted inProfessional Sports
COVID-19 vaccinations still a source of division in professional sports
While a majority of professional players are vaccinated, a few have been suspended from games due to coronavirus protocols.
Posted inCentral Maine
Firefighters settle lawsuit linked to deadly 2019 Farmington explosion
The suit claimed that negligence caused the events that led to the death of Capt. Michael Bell in September of 2019.
Posted inDown East
LifeFlight helicopter struck by ambulance could be back in the air on Wednesday
The helicopter likely will need a rotor blade replaced.
Posted inCentral Maine
Wife of man fatally shot by police last year claims officers knew he didn’t have a gun
Jason Gora, 44, was fatally shot in February of 2020 in Minot by police, who believed that he was dangerous and “feared for their lives.”
Posted inOutdoors
We want to see your best wildlife photos and videos
With hunting season underway, there is bound to be great trail cam footage of what critters are up to in the Maine woods.
Posted inPortland
For fall foliage, don’t overlook the nearby colors this autumn
The blazing reds, glowing golds and surprising purples of fall foliage are all around — just think small.
Posted inHomestead
Killing of Maine cows remains unsolved, more than 5 years later
On Nov. 20, 2015, Daria Goggins found the bodies of her two 13-year-old pet Holstein cattle about 600 feet from their pasture.
Posted inPiscataquis
27 test positive in COVID outbreak at Dover-Foxcroft assisted-living facility
The investigation involves COVID-19 cases among 24 residents and three staff members.
Posted inCentral Maine
Peru man convicted in 2019 murder of ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend
Mark Penley faces life in prison.
Posted inBDN Maine
‘These Shining Lives’ inspiring true story of the Radium Girls presented by University of Maine at Farmington
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is proud to present “These Shining Lives,” by Melanie Marnich as its fall theatrical production. This Theatre UMF production will be presented on Oct. 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. in Alumni Theater on the Farmington campus. Directed by Jayne […]
Posted inBDN Maine
Ignatian Year celebration set for Portland on Oct. 23
PORTLAND — The Jesuits of Maine and Our Lady of Hope Parish in Portland invite all to attend a celebration of the Ignatian Year (May 20, 2021, to July 31, 2022), an opportunity to grow in relationship with God and our love for one another, on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 3:30 p.m., followed by a […]
Posted inBDN Maine
UMaine Extension offers 4-H wildlife habitat education program webinar
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer an online information session on the Maine 4-H chapter of the Wildlife Habitat Education Program from 6:30–7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. WHEP, a national program with wildlife and fisheries habitat management education programs for youth ages 8–19, is available in Maine, with training and support from […]
Posted inBDN Maine
Efficiency Maine offers free building energy code workshops
What: During October, November, and December, Efficiency Maine is offering free workshops on seven separate residential and commercial code provisions and best practices related to the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code. As of July 1, 2021, the IECC 2015 became the mandatory baseline energy code for all new construction in Maine. Copies of the 2015 International Energy Conservation […]
Posted inNews
U.S. Supreme Court won’t block Maine’s vaccine mandate
Justice Stephen Breyer refused to block Gov. Janet Mills’ vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Posted inNation
Women regret not getting the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant
The U.S. CDC cautioned that COVID-19 in pregnancy can cause preterm birth and other adverse outcomes, and that stillbirths have been reported.
Posted inMidcoast
Searchers look in river for missing Belfast woman
Joy MacDonald, 40, of Belfast, was reported missing by her family over the weekend.