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Waldo County residents accused of spreading brothel rumors ask court to dismiss ‘fictitious’ lawsuit

By Lauren Abbate on Jul 12, 2021 06:01 pm
The group of eight Waldo County residents accused by a Belfast mother and daughter of spreading rumors that the duo runs a brothel are seeking to have a judge dismiss the lawsuit.
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Texas Democrats leave state to try to stop GOP voting bill

By The Associated Press on Jul 12, 2021 05:34 pm
Democrats in the Texas Legislature on Monday bolted for Washington, D.C., and said they were ready to remain there for weeks in a second revolt against a GOP overhaul of election laws, forcing a dramatic new showdown over voting rights in America.
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UMaine pitcher Nick Sinacola drafted by the San Francisco Giants in seventh round

By Larry Mahoney on Jul 12, 2021 04:49 pm
The 6-foot-1 native of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, was the 206th overall pick.
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Biden balances fighting rising crime, reforming police

By The Associated Press on Jul 12, 2021 04:42 pm
Facing rising fears of summer violence, President Joe Biden is embarking on a political high-wire act, trying to balance his strong backing for law enforcement with the police reform movement championed by many of his supporters.
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The cost of the Afghanistan war, in lives and dollars

By Leela Stockley on Jul 12, 2021 04:23 pm
The nearly 20-year American combat mission in Afghanistan was the United States' longest war.
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Car engulfed in flames shuts down Newport exit on I-95

By David Marino Jr. on Jul 12, 2021 04:05 pm
A male driver, who police did not identify, was traveling south on I-95 at around 1:03 p.m. when he smelled gas.
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US officials flag ‘small’ reaction risk with J&J vaccine

By The Associated Press on Jul 12, 2021 03:51 pm
Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine may pose a "small possible risk" of a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
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Summer camps hit with COVID outbreaks — are schools next?

By The Associated Press on Jul 12, 2021 03:20 pm
The U.S. has seen a string of COVID-19 outbreaks tied to summer camps in recent weeks in places such as Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas, in what some fear could be a preview of the upcoming school year.
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UMaine football team brings in transfer to bolster defensive line

By Larry Mahoney on Jul 12, 2021 03:06 pm
The University of Maine’s football team has added a transfer from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to try to shore up its defensive line.
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COVID postpones Maine fighter’s world title undercard bout in Vegas

By Ernie Clark on Jul 12, 2021 02:51 pm
Justin Rolfe’s chance to box on the undercard of the Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder III world heavyweight championship fight on July 24 has been knocked out by COVID-19.
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