Bread sold by the fast-food chain Subway contains so much sugar that it cannot be legally defined as bread, the nation’s highest court finds in a tax case.
Carol Semple
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Mild to severe: Immune system holds clues to people’s diverse reactions to virus
Scientists are starting to unravel one of COVID-19′s scariest mysteries: Why are some people only mildly ill or have no symptoms and others rapidly die?
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s debate remark puts white supremacy at focus of campaign
Republicans express concern about how fallout from the chaotic debate and the way the campaign is shaping up could affect the party’s candidates up and down the ballot.
Posted inNation & World
Gray parrots separated at London zoo after swearing a blue streak
A British zoo has had to separate 5 foul-mouthed parrots who keepers say were encouraging one another to swear.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Man pleads guilty to bank fraud in 6 states, including Maine
Documents say the New York man used customers’ names, bank account numbers and fake driver’s licenses that contained customers’ personal identifying information and his photo.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, New England
Two missing New Hampshire inmates found, 1 in Maine
Shawn Tarr, 44, who had walked away from his job site on Aug. 29, was found in Parsonsfield.
Posted inLocal & State
Eggs of invasive insect that could harm crops are found in Maine
The lanternfly can hurt commodities such as apples and maple syrup that are important to Maine’s economy.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man convicted in triple murder in Maine appeals to federal court
Thayne Ormsby, who was 20 at the time of the killings, has tried several times to have his conviction overturned or have his case reviewed.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
COVID-19 cases rising among U.S. children as schools reopen
Most infected children have mild cases. Plus, their hospitalizations and death rates are much lower than in adults.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pelosi prepares in case U.S. House must decide presidential race
If the Electoral College is deadlocked or unable to reach a majority outcome, the question goes to the House as a ‘contingent election.’