World War I cold case / High housing prices / Donkey mindfulness

World War I cold case / High housing prices / Donkey mindfulness

Today is Monday. Temperatures will be in the low 70s to low 80s across the state, with partly sunny skies across the state. Clouds will increase in the north and there will be a chance for late-day showers.

See what’s in store for the rest of the week here. Traveling back from the holiday weekend? Here’s what you can expect with the gas prices.

Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.

The latest on the coronavirus in Maine

Another 475 COVID-19 cases were reported across the state on Saturday, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The statewide death toll stands at 2,346. Check out our tracker for more information.

The 1st American serviceman killed in WWI died in Maine, but who killed him is a mystery

Pvt. John Poor of Christian County, Illinois, was guarding two large 12-inch guns at Fort Williams when he died.

High housing prices keep a law school graduate from returning to Maine

Even though she has graduated from law school, Camden native Hannah Holtz can’t afford to live in Maine due to high rental and house prices.

5 signs the real estate market is cooling in Maine

While home prices remain high, sales are expected to be down about 9 percent this year because the for-sale market has remained tight.

What Maine parents are telling their kids after yet another school massacre

The deadly shooting in Texas has left parents elsewhere struggling to help their children make sense of the circumstances.

Tradewinds to replace mainstay convenience store in Dover-Foxcroft

Patrons can expect to find products in Tradewinds similar to what’s available at Fox Brook Variety with some new offerings.

UMA president who bowed out to get $235K on July 1

Michael Laliberte will receive an additional $30,000 for a housing allowance on top of his $205,000 salary, which will be paid in a lump sum.

Meet Maine’s ‘rising star’ in public health

Sadie Boucher is one of thousands of volunteers that have helped keep Maine’s health care system running throughout the pandemic.

You can kiss a donkey, stretch alongside goats or walk with ducks at a therapy center in Aroostook

The farm will offer animal encounters, birthday parties, goat stretching and donkey mindfulness.

Lack of lodging in Houlton left hundreds of Shriners scrambling for convention accommodations

The 200 attendees of this year’s Anah Temple Shriner convention will be staying in some unexpected places.

In other Maine news …

Body of missing boater recovered from Penobscot River

Bangor’s Community Connector will temporarily suspend Saturday service

A 3rd candidate joins Janet Mills and Paul LePage on the November ballot

Hermon councilors cut $100K from school budget to prevent tax hike

Opponents fail to block 300-foot private dock in Lincolnville

Lobster prices are leveling off as the unofficial start of summer approaches

Judge considers motion to dismiss public defender lawsuit

Bangor sweeps PVC large-school track titles

Months-long manhunt ends in York County

2 teens seriously injured in Aroostook County rollover crash

Analysis: Despite late-season collapse, UMaine baseball is trending in the right direction