The president’s tweet that he would boycott the inauguration came as he holed up in the White House with a dwindling coterie of aides and as momentum grew on Capitol Hill to subject him to impeachment for a second time.
January 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Haystack School of Crafts shifts to remote classes for 2021
The Deer Isle art school shut down its campus last year because of the pandemic.
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Posted inNation & World
West Virginia state lawmaker among those charged in Capitol riot
The U.S. Justice Department says it has charged the state lawmaker with entering a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol after he livestreamed himself with rioters.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Area schools see a post-holiday increase in COVID-19 outbreaks
This story has been updated.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Study suggests Pfizer vaccine works against virus variant
Two variants are causing global concern because they appear to spread more easily – although how much more isn’t yet known.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
College roundup: UMaine women’s hockey weekend series at Holy Cross called off
One member of the hockey program has tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, the school announced.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Saturday’s college roundup: Maine wins long-delayed home opener
Bianca Millan records another double-double in a 77-60 women’s basketball victory over NJIT.
Posted inSports
Bills hang on for first playoff win since 1995
Josh Allen throws for 324 yards and two touchdowns as Buffalo beats Indianapolis, 27-24, in the wild-card round.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Free-agent slugger Schwarber gets 1-year deal with Nationals
Kyle Schwarber agrees to a $10 million contract after being non-tendered by the Cubs.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
It’s official: Maine Red Claws won’t play this winter
The Boston Celtics, owners of the Red Claws, have opted out of the G League’s plans to compete in a bubble in Orlando during the pandemic.