100 Years Ago: 1921 George J. Wallingford, treasurer of the Martindale Holding Co., which finances the country club, reports that subscriptions for stock are being paid rapidly. Applications for shares, which are selling at $100 each, may be mailed to Mr. Wallingford at the Lewiston Trust Co. 50 Years Ago: 1971 A well known Auburn vocalist […]
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With OK from experts, some states resume use of J&J vaccine
With a green light from federal health officials, several states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on Saturday.
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Vermont officials warn foragers of poisonous plant lookalike
Vermont officials are warning people who like to forage in the state for wild leeks, or ramps, to beware of a poisonous lookalike plant.
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Looking Back on April 24
100 Years Ago: 1921 For the first time since his recent severe illness Enrico Caruso, tenor, left his hotel Thursday for an automobile ride thru Central Park. The tenor plans to leave for Italy with his wife and secretary on May 28. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Martindale Country Club was the scene Wednesday afternoon […]
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Medical marijuana providers tell lawmakers to put the brakes on rule changes
A committee heard 9 hours of testimony Friday on 6 bills that would change the rule-making process.
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Municipalities push to retain remote meeting capabilities adopted for pandemic
Maine was one of only seven states before the COVID-19 pandemic that did not allow municipalities to hold remote meetings. But attitudes have shifted in the past year.
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Looking Back on April 23
100 Years Ago: 1921 A special meeting of the Twin City YWHA will be held Sunday afternoon at three o’clock at the home of the home of Miss Molly Gurewitz, 360 Main Street, Auburn. All members are requested to attend. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Woodbury Brackett, former Auburn city manager, will participate in the New […]
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COVID-19 hospitalizations surge across Maine, hit record levels at Lewiston’s CMMC
Inpatients are younger and from rural areas, and the virus variant from U.K. may be part of the reason.
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Two men indicted on murder charges in 2012 shootings in downtown Portland
Zachary Phach and Khang Tran were indicted by a Cumberland County Grand Jury in connection with the murder of Matt Blanchard and wounding of two of his brothers.
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Looking Back on April 22
100 Years Ago: 1921 Large audiences witnessed both performances of “Among the Breakers” at Thorne’s Corner Grange hall Monday and Tuesday nights. The two-act drama was presented by members of the grange and was handled in a manner worthy of actors of vastly more experience. The audience was very appreciative, it was clearly demonstrated by […]