Historian Tom Huntington covers the course of Maine’s often turbulent history, decade by decade.
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Midcoast respite care center to open new location after closing amid pandemic
The nonprofit provides activities for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and resources such as support groups, community education and one-on-one counseling for caretakers.
Climate activists hang banner on Boston’s iconic Citgo sign
Eight members of the group Extinction Rebellion Boston were arrested.
Junior hockey: Maine Nordiques open main camp in new normal
The coronavirus pandemic required precautions to be taken as the Nordiques opened camp Tuesday. Everyone entering Norway Savings Bank Arena had their temperature checked and needed to sign a waiver.
Bowdoin College hockey rink may not be available for high school, youth use this winter
With sports canceled at Bowdoin until Jan. 1, it’s uncertain if Watson Arena will be open for community use.
UMaine System expands plans for coronavirus testing on campuses
Students and staff from out of state, residents in student housing and other special groups will undergo two rounds of testing following their return to campus.
Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate
The senator from California will be the first Black woman and Asian American woman on a major party ticket.
Russia clears virus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Democrats say Trump’s payroll tax break weakens Social Security
President Trump’s move to defer Social Security payroll taxes could be taking him into treacherous political territory
One dead, 6 hospitalized after gas explosion levels Baltimore homes
A neighborhood in northwest Baltimore is left strewn with debris and glass.