Coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients told reporters that several states with the highest proportions of new infections have seen residents get vaccinated at higher rates than the nation as a whole.
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Posted inMaine
Federal program will support Maine dam removal project to help salmon
The project would remove the only dam on Temple Stream, which is located in the Kennebec River watershed in the state’s western mountains.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Reward of $10,000 offered for help catching armed bank robber in Maine
The man, who was dubbed the ‘thirsty bandit’ by police, robbed a credit union in Corinth in June.
Posted inMaine, News
Mask mandate on public transportation is driving confusion and some confrontation
Although masks have not been required in most public settings in Maine for weeks, riders still must wear them on buses, trains and other mass transit.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pelosi says ‘deadly serious’ Jan. 6 probe will go on without Republicans
The Republicans’ House leader, Kevin McCarthy, called the committee a ‘sham process’ and suggested that Republican lawmakers who take part could face consequences.
Posted inNation & World
Death rates soar in Southeast Asia as virus wave spreads
Indonesia, Myanmar and Malaysia have all surpassed India’s peak per capita death rate as a new coronavirus wave, fueled by the virulent delta variant, tightens its grip on the region.
Posted inSports, Times Record, Times Record Sports
Caleb Manuel finishes second at New England Amateur Championship
The Mt. Ararat High School graduate rallies on the final day, but finishes one shot behind Cody Paladino.
Posted inTimes Record
Church briefs
Edgecomb Community Church yard and bake sale Edgecomb Community Church will hold its annual yard sale, Saturday, Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church’s upper parking area. This even is being held in conjunction with the 5-Mile Yard Sale on Cross Point Road. All sorts of household items, furniture, tools, toys, […]
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Olympics roundup: American beach volleyball player is out of the Olympics after four positive COVID-19 tests
Taylor Crabb is being replaced by Tri Bourne.