Players can now gamble on a slot machine without ever touching it.
February 2020
Trump’s plan to cut submarine production won’t fly, Connecticut congressman says
Democratic Rep. Joe Courtney, whose district includes the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, says Trump’s $4.8 trillion budget proposes the fewest ‘combatant vessels’ for the Navy in a decade.
Seeing is Perceiving: Freeport library incorporates sign language into reading program
FREEPORT — The doors swung open, and the pitter-patter of tiny feet signaled that Tuesday morning storytime at the Freeport Community Library was about to begin. But it was storytime with a twist for the babies and toddlers. Ali Reddy read the books while fellow youth service clerk Brandi Lemieux followed along using sign language. […]
Mirella Freni, showstopping opera star for more than 50 years, dies at 84
Freni, known for performances in ‘Carmen’ and ‘La Boheme,’ was sometimes called ‘the last prima donna.’
Skowhegan detective one of 25 selected nationwide to attend Secret Service training
Detective Sgt. Kelly Hooper, who has worked in law enforcement for 30 years, will attend a weeklong course at which she will receive training in forensic analysis and investigative methods.
Brunswick’s Poppy Arford running for House District 49
Arford, who is dedicated to reducing health care costs statewide, joins Democrat Kathy Wilson and Green Independent Fred Horch in their campaigns for the seat being vacated by Mattie Daughtry.
Lisbon could get its fourth medical marijuana store
Delightful Hights’ hopes to open a store on Main Street.
Rep. Sean Paulhus seeking re-election to House District 52
If re-elected, the Bath city councilor said he will keep the Midcoast’s rabid fox problem at the forefront of lawmakers’ minds in Augusta.
College roundup: UMaine men’s hockey climbs into Top 20
The Black Bears, winners of five straight games, are in the national USCHO poll for the first time in two seasons.
Environmental regulators say Lewiston scrap metal firm violated clean water laws
Grimmel Industries and two related companies in Oakland and Topsham must pay a $250,000 fine to the EPA and end pollution practices.