2021 – Page 1598 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine bicentennial event featuring replica of Columbus’ ship canceled following pushback

by Rachel Ohm July 10, 2021July 12, 2021

The event in Bangor has been called off after organizers heard from people who expressed discomfort with the ship and its association with the controversial explorer.

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Black Sea drills showcase strong NATO-Ukraine defense ties

by DMYTRO VLASOV Associated Press July 10, 2021

The Sea Breeze 2021 maneuvers that ended Saturday involved about 30 warships and 40 aircraft.

Phillies score eight runs in eighth inning to pull away from Red Sox

by Associated Press July 10, 2021July 10, 2021

Boston’s nine-game home winning streak is over after Philadelphia erupts late in an 11-2 win.

Nation & World

White House calling out critics of door-to-door vaccine push

by ZEKE MILLER Associated Press July 10, 2021

The administration is returning fire at those they see as spreading harmful misinformation or fear about the shots.

Nation & World

New virus surge sends younger patients to Spain’s hospitals

by RENATA BRITO and ARITZ PARRA Associated Press July 10, 2021

The young are largely socializing while unvaccinated because authorities have strictly prioritized the elderly and most vulnerable groups.

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Biddeford School Dept. outlines steps taken when notified of allegations involving employee

by Tammy Wells July 10, 2021July 10, 2021

Jesse Kiesel has been on administrative leave from Biddeford Middle School since April. He was arrested by federal authorities Friday, July 9, and charged with possession of child pornography and attempting to transmit obscene material to a minor over the internet.