STANDISH – Francis John Sibley, 86, of Burlington, Maine, passed away May 7, 2021, at his son’s home in Standish, Maine, …
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
New White House panel aims to separate science, politics
The Trump administration has been accused of setting aside scientific evidence and injecting politics into issues including the coronavirus and climate change.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine panel endorses bill that would prohibit firing workers without cause
The measure would end ‘at-will’ employment in Maine, which allows employers to terminate workers for any reason that doesn’t violate anti-discrimination laws.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
NBC says it won’t air Golden Globes in 2022
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has come under fire following a report that recounted the organization’s questionable record on diversity.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Vaccine maker BioNTech says no need to waive patents
CEO Ugur Sahin says waiving patents won’t ease supply shortages.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Anti-Israel graffiti at Bates College sparks state investigation
Slogans were written in chalk on the side of at least one building on the Lewiston campus.
Posted inNation & World
Confidence grows that COVID-19 vaccines hold their own against variants
Studies from around the world show the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are providing ‘potent protection’ against several variants.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Monday’s high school roundup: Brunswick edges Lewiston in eight innings
Softball: The Dragons improve to 6-1 as Blake Austin scores the winning run in the eighth inning for a 6-5 win.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland council votes to put $125.2 million school budget on June ballot
The councilors voted 7-2 to approve the total budget after an amendment seeking to reduce the amount to be raised from taxes failed 5-4.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Brunswick softball edges Lewiston in extra innings
Blake Austin scores winning run for Dragons.