The two ex-Soviet neighbors have remained locked in a tense tug-of-war after Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014.
December 2021
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign
The plan includes a requirement for private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests and a tightening of testing requirements for people entering the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Dec. 2
Honored for her service City celebrates noted politician’s 90th birthday William “Bill” O’Gara, a well-known local political figure who turns 90 on Dec. 6, will be honored on his birthday with a drive-by parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at his home at 29 Cardinal St. O’Gara, an Air Force veteran during the Korean […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Dec. 2
Santa leads holiday festivities Gorham ushered in the Christmas season Nov. 28 at Robie Park. Highlights included Santa, seen at left waving from a fire truck during a lengthy parade of vehicles decorated with lights. There was also a tree lighting, music, children’s activities and horse-drawn wagon rides. Officer welcomed to the ranks Officer Todd […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Dec. 2
Veterans to be honored at wreath ceremony Dec. 18 The South Buxton Cemetery on River Road at Tory Hill will conduct its annual Wreath Across America observance beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 18. The program opens with laying wreaths on veterans’ graves. Opening remarks are set for 11:45 a.m., followed by a moment of silence […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Dec. 2
Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 8, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. An option for takeout will also be available.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love Fairs: Dec. 2
Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail. More than 10 vendors with fine crafts and unique products, baked goods, books, wreaths plus church fundraising tables. Takeout lunch available. Christmas marketplace – Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 […]
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MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
The lockout’s immediate impacts were a memo from MLB to clubs freezing signings and banishing players from team workout facilities.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Saco teen wins international youth candlepin bowling tourney
Wyatt Light earned 1,503 points to earn the championship. He plays at Big 20 Bowling Center in Scarborough.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
‘Tree of Hope’ bears gloves, hats, more for those who need them
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco & Biddeford hope to keep the tree bearing warm, practical items and toiletries throughout the winter months.