The president urges passage of federal legislation to combat efforts by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict access to ballots.
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Posted inSports
USA bounces back, tops Argentina 108-80 in Olympics tuneup
The U.S. avoids a third straight exhibition loss by beating Argentina for a 10th straight time.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
The risks of COVID-19 to children under 12 remain low, even as vaccine awaits approval
All pandemic-era mask requirements and other restrictions became recommendations, including in school and child care settings, this month as Maine’s civil state of emergency came to an end.
Posted inNation & World
Are Jan. 6 rioters traitors? So far, no one has been charged with sedition
In a landmark ruling in 1807, Chief Justice John Marshall wrote that treason required a citizen actually go to war against the United States, not to just brainstorm or draw up plans for it.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Bipartisan infrastructure deal stalls as bigger plan gains ground
The bipartisan deal is running into opposition from business leaders, outside activists and Republican senators potentially denying it the support that’s needed for passage.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Baron Cohen sues Massachusetts cannabis dispensary
He says an image of his character Borat was used on a billboard without his permission.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Medicare evaluating coverage for $56,000 Alzheimer’s drug
Although pricey drugs are now fairly commonplace, the recent approval of Aduhelm prompted an unusually intense backlash.
Posted inSports
NBA finals: Bucks try to even series with Antetokounmpo leading the way
In the Bucks’ Game 3 win, Giannis Antetokounmpo became just the sixth player with consecutive 40-point games in the NBA finals.
Posted inSports
USA Basketball falls again, this time to Australia, 91-83
The games do not count, but the three-time defending Olympic gold medalists are 0-2 in their five-game slate of exhibitions leading up to the Tokyo Games.
Posted inTimes Record
Online pilot program for pre-K students to launch in Maine
The program will be offered for free to 200 children from low-income families.