Across the country, people say they feel whiplashed by the CDC’s recommendation that even vaccinated people should resume wearing face coverings indoors under specific circumstances.
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Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Sanford woman banned from ever owning most animals after farm seizures
The woman, who acknowledged in court her inability to care for horses and other animals that were seized by the state, will be allowed to keep 2 dogs and 2 cats, and can petition the court in 5 years to have the ban lifted.
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Posted inNation & World
Leftist political novice sworn in as Peru’s president
The South American nation’s poor and rural citizens supported Pedro Castillo and his slogan ‘No more poor in a rich country.’
Posted inNation & World, New England
One man seized control of plane from another just before N.H. crash
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board says a small plane that crashed, killing one man and injuring a Maine man, descended into a power line.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Sanford native Rachel Schneider arrives in Tokyo for Olympic debut
Schneider is soaking up the atmosphere and doing final workouts before competing Friday in the semifinals of the 5,000-meter run.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
ZZ Top’s bearded bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72
The band, whose concert in 1977 was the first event ever held the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, had such hits as ‘La Grange,’ ‘Tush,’ ‘Legs’ and ‘Gimme All Your Lovin’.’
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Oldest fossils of animals may be in Canada, study says
A geologist has discovered rocks in the Northwest Territories that may contain sponge fossils dating back 890 million years – potentially making them the earliest fossil record of animal life on Earth.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Judge hits tie-breaking single in 10th as Yankees beat Rays, 3-1
Aaron Judge was not in the starting lineup, but came into the game as a pinch-hitter in the fifth inning.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Life-saving kindness, bravery honored during state police annual awards
One woman was honored for stopping to help save a critically injured man, and a state trooper was credited with helping a distraught man by taking the time to listen to him.