By The Associated Press on Aug 24, 2021 05:46 pm Newton is under an NFL-mandated five-day reentry process for unvaccinated players after traveling to a team-approved, out-of-town medical appointment over the weekend. Read more... »
By The Associated Press on Aug 24, 2021 05:26 pm Striking a deal with moderates, House Democratic leaders muscled President Joe Biden's multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle Tuesday, ending a risky standoff and putting the party's domestic infrastructure agenda back on track. Read more... »
By The Associated Press on Aug 24, 2021 05:21 pm This leaf fell off a tree around the time that T-rex and triceratops roamed prehistoric forests, but the plant is instantly recognizable. Read more... »
By Jessica Piper on Aug 24, 2021 04:54 pm The most highly vaccinated districts include Bangor, Falmouth, Yarmouth and West Bath, where more than 95 percent of eligible youth are estimated to be vaccinated. Read more... »
By Leela Stockley on Aug 24, 2021 04:50 pm Sylvie Markiewicz, 53, of Westbrook was last seen on Monday morning, but did not go to work, officials said. Read more... »
By The Associated Press on Aug 24, 2021 04:38 pm However, a century after women gained the right to vote, 19 states still have never been led by a woman. Read more... »
By The Associated Press on Aug 24, 2021 04:29 pm From Walt Disney World and Chevron to CVS and a Michigan university, a flurry of private and public employers are requiring workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after the federal government gave full approval to the Pfizer shot. Read more... »
By Lori Valigra on Aug 24, 2021 03:59 pm Maine's top health official said he is “disappointed” over a report that Abbott Laboratories destroyed millions of COVID-19 rapid testing kits that are used for frequent testing of schoolchildren, people who go into high-risk situations and during virus outbreaks. Read more... »
By David Marino Jr. on Aug 24, 2021 03:48 pm The Bangor City Council on Monday unanimously approved a construction contract for a new bus hub in Pickering Square that will cost more than twice what the city had anticipated. Read more... »
By Jessica Piper on Aug 24, 2021 03:39 pm The compromise guarantees a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill by Sept. 27, ahead of Oct. 1 due date for the reauthorization of transportation funds included in the bill. Read more... »
