The U.S. agency leading the fight against COVID-19 gave up a crucial surveillance tool tracking the effectiveness of vaccines just as a troublesome new variant of the virus was emerging.
Posted inSports
Judge agrees to destruction of Kraft massage parlor video
A video recording of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other men allegedly engaging in massage parlor sex will be returned to prosecutors for destruction, a Florida judge ruled Friday, ending a two-year saga that tarnished the reputation of one of football’s most successful luminaries.
Posted inBDN Maine
An evolutionary perspective on COVID at Summer Speaker Series
LOVELL – The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library continues the Summer Speaker Series on Thursday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. featuring Dr. Peter Ellison, the John Cowles Research Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Ellison, a resident of Lovell, will take a look at […]
Posted inBusiness
Outgoing Maine ratepayer advocate wants probe of CMP’s management structure
Public Advocate Barry Hobbins filed a request with the Maine Public Utilities Commission to open one or more investigations and implement remedies for the utility’s problems.
Posted inNation
Study shows masks can prevent COVID-19
The study showed that disposable paper medical masks and two-layer cloth masks reduced droplet transmission.
Posted inPenobscot
Corinna parents whose infant daughter overdosed on fentanyl are indicted
If convicted, her parents face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000 on the most serious charge of aggravated drug furnishing.
Posted inBDN Maine
Katahdin Trust names Beaton as VP, community banking officer
HOULTON – Katahdin Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Annette Beaton to vice president, community banking officer. She joined Katahdin in 1987 and has served in various positions, including teller, loan clerk, branch manager, and retail services officer. “Annette has been a valued employee of Katahdin since we opened our Houlton branch in […]
Posted inAroostook
Arson suspected in fire that burned historic Aroostook County covered bridge
A fire that burned down an historic covered bridge in Aroostook County is suspected to be the result of arson, according to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss.
Posted inNation
Delta spread in vaccinated people at large Cape Cod gatherings, CDC says
The delta strain of the coronavirus spread widely in a series of densely packed summer events and large public gatherings in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in early July, raising further concerns about the highly transmissible variant.
Posted inBangor
Bangor man indicted in connection with drug death outside Center Street apartment in April
Ralph Tripp Jr., 37, of Bangor is charged with two counts of aggravated drug trafficking, both Class A crimes, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Posted inNational Politics
Justice says IRS must give Trump tax returns to Congress
The Justice Department, in a reversal, says the Treasury Department must provide the House Ways and Means Committee former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, apparently ending a long legal showdown over the records.
Posted inProfessional Sports
NFL’s top stat is COVID-19 vaccine percentages
Some players are willing to endure daily testing, wearing masks, physical distancing and more restrictions to avoid the vaccine.
Posted inLetters
Saturday, July 31, 2021: Hampden confederate flag, prioritizing child care access, support local fire department and oppose NECEC
Letters to the editor for Saturday, July 31, 2021: Hampden confederate flag, prioritizing child care access, support local fire department and oppose NECEC
Posted inBoston Bruins
David Krejci leaving Bruins to play in native Czech Republic
David Krejci is leaving the Boston Bruins after 14 NHL seasons to continue his hockey career in his native Czech Republic.
Posted inContributors
Now is Biden’s best chance to ditch the Iran nuclear talks
“The overriding goal of all this outreach, and the main objective of the president’s Iran policy, should be to support the efforts of Iran’s people to achieve a democratic transition,” Eli Lake writes.
Posted inHancock
6 arrested in Hermon for alleged ties to drug trafficking organization
Six people have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs throughout Penobscot and Hancock counties following a five month investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
Posted inPolitics
Ethics watchdog to probe possibly illegal $150K donation to Maine Democrats
The state campaign finance regulator voted Friday to investigate a $150,000 contribution to the Maine Democratic Party in 2018 that came from a firm with no clear presence or sources of revenue.
Posted inNational Business
Walmart mandates vaccines for workers at headquarters
The company is also encouraging customers to wear masks in those stores and doubling the financial incentive for workers to get the vaccine.
Posted inPortland
New craft brewery in Portland to specialize in non-alcoholic suds
KITna Brewing’s founders noticed that very few non-alcoholic beer options were available at all, and none of them tasted good.
Posted inNation
Delta is bad. Could the next COVID-19 variant be much worse?
“The big concern is that the next variant that might emerge — just a few mutations potentially away — could potentially evade our vaccines.”