The senior won the individual Class A title and led the Hampden boys to their first state championship in program history.
December 2021
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ cross country Runner of the Year: Ruth White, Orono
The diminutive sophomore ran away from everyone not just in Maine but throughout New England, winning both state and regional titles.
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Posted inNation & World
France working with Saudis to resolve crisis with Lebanon
The kingdom is among several Gulf states frustrated with Iran-backed Hezbollah’s domination of Lebanese politics.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
In democracy’s birthplace, pope warns of populist threats
COVID deaths are approaching record levels in Greece, and Parliament recently approved a vaccine mandate for those over 60.
Posted inNation & World
Indonesian volcano erupts, killing one and injuring dozens
A thunderstorm and days of rain eroded and finally collapsed the lava dome atop Mount Semeru on Java island
Posted inNation & World
Right-wing European populist leaders say they will cooperate more closely
The meeting brings together those united in conservative values, nationalism and a sense that the EU is taking powers never given to it.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Traditional wrestling continues as a Friday fixture in Kabul
Although the Taliban, who took over Afghanistan in mid-August, had previously banned sports in the 1990s, pahlawani had been exempt even then.
Posted inNation & World
Stuck jet stream, La Nina causing weird weather in U.S.
For example, there is a blizzard warning on Hawaii’s Big Island summits, with up to 12 inches of snow expected and gusts over 100 mph.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Time is not their friend, as Democrats strain to finish Biden’s $2 trillion bill
The longer it takes, the longer it can be vulnerable to factors – predictable and unforeseen, economic and political.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Big hats, high spirits: Christmas Prelude returns for 40th year
Throngs of people – both masked and unmasked – crowd sidewalks, Kennebunkport’s village square and local businesses Saturday. The event is marked by s’mores, campfires, live music in bars and may other festivities.