The battle over how Americans will cast ballots in the fall is just heating up

More than 60 lawsuits related to absentee voting and other rules in two dozen states are now wending their way through the courts, according to a tally by The Washington Post.

It takes a long time to vote

Overall, waiting times may be improving – but long waits are still common in Black communities.

Moxie Plaza takes shape in Lisbon

Tables are placed in a closed off section of Main Street that can be used for outdoor dining and community events.

Severe thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cumberland, Androscoggin, Oxford until 7/08 2:45PM pic.twitter.com/s87TroEFI7 — Charlie Lopresti (@CharlieWGME) July 8, 2020 There is a chance for thunderstorms across Maine this afternoon and evening. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Androscoggin, Cumberland and Oxford counties until 10 p.m. Some may become severe with […]

Employers find testing employees more trouble than it’s worth

Testing is “not a solution you can do for every employee, every day,” employers argue.

The undeniable reality of systemic racism in America

Many white Americans don’t have the experiences that allow them to readily believe the evidence.

In this era of protest over racism, will colleges embrace Black student activists?

In 2018, sociologist Ted Thornhillfound that Black students who profess an interest in fighting racism were less likely to get a response from college admission officers than other Black students when inquiring about whether they would be a good fit for a particular college. In light of the nationwide anti-racism protests sparked by the May 25 killing of George […]

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Read the full report on the Farmington explosion

The Office of the State Fire Marshal released a 110-page report on the Sept. 16, 2019, explosion at the LEAP building in Farmington.

How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?

Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too. Air travel means spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which puts you into close contact with other people. As travel slowly recovers, planes are becoming more crowded, which means you will likely sit close […]