January 2021 – Page 271 – The Portland Press Herald

Rally in Baghdad marks 1 year since killing of Iran Gen. Qassim Soleimani

by ABDULRAHMAN ZEYAD and ZEINA KARAM Associated Press January 3, 2021January 3, 2021

The killing of the powerful Iranian general and a top Iraqi militia leader pushed Tehran and Washington perilously close to all-out conflict and sparked outrage in Iraq.

Nation & World

The Latest: Japan’s prime minister weighs state of emergency

by The Associated Press January 3, 2021January 3, 2021

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday vaccine approval was being speeded up and border controls beefed up to curb the spread of the coronavirus, and he promised to consider declaring a state of emergency. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and the governors of Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa had asked the national government Saturday […]

Maine colleges, Sports

Sunday’s college roundup: UMaine women bounce back, beat New Hampshire

by Staff and news service report January 3, 2021January 3, 2021

Kelly Fogarty breaks her own school record with 10 3-pointers and scores 30 points in a 76-56 win.

Maine, Politics

Collins sworn in for historic fifth term in U.S. Senate

by Rob Wolfe January 3, 2021January 3, 2021

She fought through a hotly contested race last year to become the first popularly elected Maine senator to win a fifth term.

Nation & World

Trump, on tape, pressed Georgia official to ‘find’ votes for him

by JEFF AMY, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press January 3, 2021January 4, 2021

The president suggested that Georgia’s secretary of state locate 11,780 votes, or one more than Joe Biden’s margin of victory.

Maine

Waterville boy, 2, in critical condition after shooting

by Amy Calder January 3, 2021January 4, 2021

Maine State Police say their investigation revealed the boy’s sibling found a gun in a closet Saturday morning, loaded it and fired one round.

Times Record

New teen mentoring center aims to teach neurodiverse teens new skills, prevent that ‘rainy-day feeling’

by Hannah LaClaire January 3, 2021January 3, 2021

The fledgling program is designed to help neurodiverse teens (especially those with anxiety, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorders) and their families explore new interests, learn life skills and bond with mentors. The program currently focuses on gardening, pet care, art and dance.