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Many hands helped Kennebunk butcher shop recover after fire Nest & Mullen was heavily impacted by the blaze, but was able to reopen in temporary quarters just a few weeks later. Share Judy and Tom Mullen, their son, Darrick Mullen, and his girlfriend, Leia Farnham, all of Nest & Mullen, a custom butcher shop in Kennebunk. The business was able to reopen just weeks after a fire devastated the shop in September. Tammy Wells photo KENNEBUNK – Back in September, a destructive fire swept throug...

McCarthy backs ousting Cheney, paving way for removal vote The House minority leader supports Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., for the third-ranking post. By Amy B Wang and Karoun DemirjianThe Washington Post Share WASHINGTON — The top Republican in the House on Sunday publicly endorsed the ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., from the party’s leadership team, paving the way for Cheney’s removal as early as this week and sending a clear message that allegiance to former president Donald Trump...

increase font size Maine Voices: With city at a crossroads, Congress Square redesign a step in the right direction It will help Portland move toward a housing and transit future that supports all people and makes the heart of our downtown more vibrant. By Kara Wilbur and Eric FreemanSpecial to the Press Herald Share As Portland grows, we have an opportunity to choose a path toward a beautiful, equitable city. And to do that, we must recognize the connection between the design of our streets a...

In photos: Breweries of the Midcoast Share Flight Deck Brewing Tasting Room Manager Josh Larrabee pouring a beer on draft. C. Thacher Carter / The Times Record Craft beer is a staple element of Maine’s culture, and the Midcoast region is no exception. According to the Maine Brewers Guild, a nonprofit that promotes Maine’s beer industry, as of early 2020 there are around 155 active breweries in the state. Comments are not available on this story.

Who is the greatest fictional detective? A new book reminds us why it’s Poirot Mark Aldridges Agatha Christies Poirot offers clues - and evidence - to prove the case. By Michael DirdaSpecial to The Washington Post Share In the recent Washington Post poll to choose the greatest fictional detectives of all time, the top four vote-getters, tallied in descending order, were Armand Gamache, Sherlock Holmes, Harry Bosch and Hercule Poirot. Pfui, as Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe would say. Faced with a...

increase font size George Floyd’s family members celebrate verdict, vow to fight on for racial justice The guilty verdict came as a validation of the Black Lives Matter movement, one in which Floyds relatives have emerged as central players. By Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert SamuelsThe Washington Post Share The Rev. Al Sharpton, center, joins members of George Floyd’s family and supporters during a news conference after the verdict was read in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer ...

Maine Audubon seeks stream explorers Volunteers would be trained to survey large aquatic insects in southern Maine streams. Share Maine Audubon, Department of Environmental Protection and the Lakes Environmental Association and the Portland Water District are looking for stream explorers to help survey large aquatic insects in local streams. The training sessions will take place May 5 and 7. Courtesy photo/Maine Audubon SOUTH PORTLAND/CAPE ELIZABETH — An upcoming community science project ...

increase font size Pause on J&J vaccine over clot reports will last only days, FDA says The FDA issued a statement saying it recommends the pause out of an abundance of caution. By ZEKE MILLER, LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONEAssociated Press Share Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being distributed Saturday during a COVID-19 shot clinic hosted by Augusta Fire & Rescue at Cony Middle and High School in Augusta. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal WASHINGTON — The U.S. is recommending a “pause” i...

increase font size Maine Islamic leaders battle misconception about vaccines and fasting during Ramadan Islamic leaders around the country are spreading the word ahead of Ramadan that it’s OK to be vaccinated for the coronavirus during fasting for the most sacred month of the year for Muslims. By DAVID SHARP and MARIAM FAMAssociated Press Share PORTLAND — Islamic leaders are using social media, virtual town halls and face-to-face discussions to spread the word that it’s acceptable to be...

increase font size Maine reports 438 new COVID-19 cases, with 45% of them in people under 30 The state continues a busy week of vaccinations before its expected to see a big drop-off in doses delivered next week. Share Torn Khorn, who is in her 90s and lives in Scarborough, was vaccinated against COVID-19 in February at Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland. She has become a role model among the Unified Asian Communities of Maine. Photo courtesy of Chanbopha Himm Maine health officials re...