Hundreds of homeless people die in the streets each year from the heat, in cities around the U.S. and the world.
June 2022
Flight cancellations mar busy Father’s Day, Juneteenth travel weekend
Travelers endured chaotic days of travel over the holiday weekend when more than 5,000 flights were canceled and nearly 30,000 were delayed since Thursday.
Second American is reported killed in combat in Ukraine
Stephen D. Zabielski, 52, died in combat May 15, according to an obituary in his hometown newspaper.
Facebook removes video of armed Republican Senate candidate ‘RINO hunting’
Eric Greitens is shown armed with a shotgun breaking through the front door of a home and saying, ‘Join the MAGA crew. Get a RINO hunting permit.’ RINO is a Trump term used to deride moderate Republicans.
Crypto investors’ hot streak ends as harsh ‘winter’ descends
What is happening to crypto is, in part, an extreme version of what is happening to stocks, as investors sell riskier assets at a time when the threat of recession is rising.
Government forced to cover plaintiffs’ legal fees in Topsham bridge battle
A Portland judge ruled Friday that the government must cover 70% of Friends of Frank J. Wood Bridge’s legal fees after a lengthy battle over the future of the historical structure, but the bridge may still be replaced.
Northern Meetings: June 23-30
Chebeague Island Wed. 6/29 6 p.m. Stone Wharf Meeting Cumberland Tues. 6/28 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Durham Thur. 6/23 6:30 p.m. Historic District Commission Eureka Center Tues. 6/28 6:30 p.m. Select Board Thur. 6/30 6:30 p.m. Town Manager Hiring Committee Town Office Falmouth Thur. 6/23 4 p.m. Recycling and Energy Committee Mon. 6/27 6:30 p.m. […]
Warriors celebrate NBA title with fans at parade
Golden State won its fourth title in eight seasons by beating the Celtics.
Auburn farmer says he has lost business despite meeting PFAS testing
Roger Gauthier says his land, previously owned by the Lewiston-Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority, has always met state screening standards for “forever chemicals.” Those standards will likely be lowered.
Idexx closing subsidiary, ending business in Russia
The $3.2 billion veterinary medicine powerhouse kept operations going in Russia for four months after the invasion of Ukraine.