The chase for space tourists will pit Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson against the world’s richest man, Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos.
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As Taliban gains, Biden defends U.S. exit from Afghanistan
The withdrawal is ahead of schedule – expected to be complete by Aug. 31.
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Lightning brace for big changes after second straight title
Tampa Bay’s championship run was spurred in part by the knowledge that it’ll be difficult to keep the team intact because of the salary cap and expansion draft.
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MLB roundup: Bauer’s paid leave extended through July 15 by MLB
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer was placed on seven days’ paid leave on July 2 under the joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy adopted by MLB and the players’ union in 2015.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Lisbon teen charged with attempted murder in stabbing
The 18-year-old remains in jail while facing two felony charges involving a 17-year-old boy.
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Pfizer will seek approval for 3rd vaccine dose to boost immunity
Research shows vaccines offer strong protection against the highly contagious delta variant, but studies are underway to determine if and when boosters might be needed.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Postal Service plans imperil community newspapers
Democrats criticize the proposal to raise rates and renew calls for the removal of the postmaster general.
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Buckfield files complaint after CMP threatened to shut power to fire station
After CMP denied receiving the check, interim Town Manager Bradley Plante said the check for payment, sent three weeks earlier, was returned because it lacked an account number.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine supreme court rejects appeal in Bangor murder case
F Daly was convicted of murder in the killing of Israel Lewis in 2018.
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Abbott Labs cutting hundreds of jobs in Maine as testing demand drops
A company that makes COVID-19 testing kits is laying off as many as 400 workers at two locations in Maine.