Frank Banfi
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Past articles by frank:
Three police shootings ruled justified by Maine attorney general
Two of the incidents happened in 2019 and one was from 2022. → Read More
Haunt ME paranormal investigators return to Vassalboro mill
This wasn't the first time Haunt ME has visited the mill ... and it likely won't be the last. → Read More
Daycare total loss after overnight fire
An announcement on Facebook said the Stepping Stones Early Learning Center in Greene was a "complete loss" after an overnight fire. → Read More
NASA, SpaceX bringing astronaut launches back to home turf
SpaceX and NASA team up to launch the final certification flight of the Crew Dragon space capsule. → Read More
Renowned restaurant adds mannequins to ease into social distancing rules caused by coronavirus
A famed Washington restaurant replaces empty spaces with mannequins to help ease into reopening amid social distancing rules. → Read More
Retail stores can reopen in 12 of 16 Maine counties today
Stores in 12 Maine counties closed because of the coronavirus pandemic may reopen provided they can ensure the health and safety of customers and staff. → Read More
1-eyed squirrel with Instagram account is returning to nature
A woman in Louisiana helped nurse an injured baby squirrel back to health after she wasn't able to get help from the state's wildlife department. → Read More
Coronavirus: one good thing
A Brazilian firefighter comes to the rescue of people locked indoors during the coronavirus pandemic... with music. → Read More
Young climate activists slowed by pandemic, but not defeated
Teen activists in the United States vow to make climate change a major issue in the upcoming presidential election. → Read More
New England Toy company creates Dr. Fauci plush doll
The national health advisor to President Trump will be available as a soft plushie doll. → Read More
Maine astronaut returns to Earth after 205 days in orbit
Doctor Jessica Meir, an astronaut from Caribou, Maine, says it was her goal to someday walk in space. → Read More
High winds add more power outages across Maine
Thousands more are without power after Monday's wind storm while other still wait for power to be restored from last week's storm. → Read More
Buxton homeowner holds intruder at gunpoint until police arrive
Buxton Police say the homeowner exercised exceptional firearm discipline and restraint holding what they later said was an intruder likely under the influence. → Read More
What to know about the malaria drug and coronavirus treatment
President Trump suggests there is nothing to lose by using hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug unproven to be effective, against the coronavirus, or COVID-19. → Read More
Life in the time of coronavirus: streaming TV and movies
Already tired of what's on TV because of coronavirus, COVID-19 lockdown? Here's what we're watching, and how you can get in on more of the streaming action. → Read More
One good thing: Music never dies
Individual videos of musicians from the National Orchestra of France are woven together to sound like a complete orchestra. → Read More
Coronavirus: one good thing
A break from the stress of all the negative coronavirus news. → Read More
10 Southern and Midcoast Maine state parks closed due to coronavirus
Overcrowding at popular Maine outdoor locations is preventing the practice of physical distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. → Read More
UNE employee tests positive for coronavirus
The UNE employee and everyone they came into contact with are now self-isolating due to COVID-19. → Read More
Bath Iron Works worker has COVID-19
BIW says the employee infected with coronavirus last worked in the Main Yard on March 13. → Read More