Three people came to voice their opposition to President Joe Biden on Wednesday at the State House, where a large police presence was on alert.
January 2021
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats gain Senate control as new members take oath
The arrival of 3 new Democratic senators gives Democrats for the first time in a decade control of the Senate, the House and the White House, as President Biden faces unparalleled challenges.
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Posted inSports
Chiefs’ Mahomes practices, remains in concussion protocol
Patrick Mahomes practices in a limited capacity, raising hopes he can play in Sunday’s AFC title game against Buffalo.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Wall Street hits records as hopes build for more stimulus
A better-than-expected start to earnings reporting season also helped lift the market Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Judge says he’ll rule soon on Portland hazard pay challenge but expects an appeal
No matter the ruling, the case will likely go to the state’s top court for a final decision.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: The day America blessed itself
Nothing captured Inauguration Day more poignantly than the sight of a soldier in prayer.
Posted inMaine, News
Defend Our Health calls for stricter guidelines when testing for PFAS; criticizes state approach
Patrick MacRoy, deputy director for Defend Our Health, joins other health advocates in calling upon the state to implement stricter and more thorough guidelines when it comes to testing water, food products and sludge for forever chemicals.
Posted inNews
Rescuers pull ice skater out of Thompson Lake in Oxford
Mark Simpson of Oxford was rescued and taken to a Norway hospital.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Chinese e-tycoon ends silence with online video
Billionaire Jack Ma disappeared from public view after he irked regulators by criticizing them in an Oct. 24 speech at a Shanghai conference.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Irving returns, but beaten by Cavs in 2 OTs, 147-135
Collin Sexton, who missed the last five games with a sprained ankle, scores 42 points as the Cavaliers prevail at home.