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Endangered salmon can co-exist with dams on Kennebec, agency says

by Associated Press July 11, 2021July 12, 2021

Conservation groups are stunned by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s conclusion in a draft environmental assessment in the relicensing one of four dams owned by Brookfield Renewables.

Nation & World

Israel’s high court opens the way for same-sex couples to have children via surrogacy

by Claire Parker The Washington Post July 11, 2021July 11, 2021

The ruling caps an 11-year legal fight.

Nation & World

Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship

by SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and MARCIA DUNN Associated Press July 11, 2021July 11, 2021

His space-tourism company, Virgin Galactic, plans to start taking up paying customers next year.

Sports

McGregor injures leg, loses fight against Poirier at UFC 264

by Greg Beacham Associated Press July 11, 2021July 11, 2021

Conor McGregor is unable to fight after the first round with an injury, and loses for the second time in six months to Dustin Poirier.

Sports

U.S. men’s basketball tries to bounce back after loss to Nigeria

by Tim Reynolds Associated Press July 11, 2021July 11, 2021

Team USA lost 90-87 in a tuneup game for the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday night.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Black Widow’ soars to pandemic box office record

by LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press July 11, 2021July 11, 2021

The Marvel blockbuster net $215 million in its first weekend.

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Obituary: Louis Donald Janson

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021

SOUTH PORTLAND — Louis Donald Janson, 85, of South Portland, passed away at 11:11 p.m. on Sunday, Independence Day, July 4, 2021 at St. Andre Health Care in Biddeford. He was born on March 14, 1936, son of the late Oscar and Emma (Horsefield) Janson. Louis, or “Lou” as his military business associates knew him, proudly […]