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Woman dies in Rumford apartment fire; two families homeless

by Bruce Farrin December 17, 2019December 18, 2019

The identity of the victim and the cause of the blaze have not been released.

Sports, Uncategorized

Brees sets NFL all-time TD mark as Saints crush Colts 34-7

by BRETT MARTEL Associated Press December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

Brees was a jaw-dropping 29 of 30 for 307 yards and 4 TDs.

Maine Celtics, Sports, Uncategorized

Boston Pops will hand baton to Tacko

by Glenn Jordan December 16, 2019August 12, 2020

The rookie center for the Celtics and Red Claws will don tuxedo with tails for a Dec. 23 date as guest conductor.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Six people died in crashes Friday, the deadliest day on Maine roads this year

by Associated Press December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

Icy conditions were reported on many roads that day, and the deaths included that of a pedestrian and a man whose car plunged into a brook.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized

Portland man sentenced to 40 years for domestic violence murder

by Megan Gray December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

Anthony Leng gets the longest sentence allowed under his plea agreement for shooting his longtime partner, Sokha Khuon, in their house while their sons were at home.

Sports, Uncategorized

Allen’s fourth-quarter TD clinches playoff spot for Bills

by DAN SCIFO Associated Press December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

Josh Allen threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Kroft with 7:55 to play and the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-10

Local & State, Uncategorized

Meth lab found in Buxton church displaces congregation

by Gillian Graham and Matt Byrne December 16, 2019December 15, 2019

Decontamination of the building is expected to begin this week and subsequent testing could cost $5,000 to $6,000.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Waterville couple takes part in 120th annual Christmas Bird Count

by Amy Calder December 15, 2019December 15, 2019

Bird lovers and longtime watchers Jose and Lea Ramirez help to document populations and habitats, which helps wildlife organizations develop conservation strategies.