Clippers can’t hold a second half lead and lose a thriller, 10-8.
2021
Posted inNation & World
Manchin pans D.C. statehood bill in another break with Democrats
The West Virginia senator says he opposes unilateral action by Congress to make the nation’s capital a state and that he believes it needs to be done through a constitutional amendment.
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Biden to veer from Trump, Obama policies in taking on North Korea
The administration is expected to be focused less on developing rapport with Kim Jong Un and more on consulting with Japan and South Korea.
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U.S. to restrict travel from India over COVID starting Tuesday
Citing the spread of the virus and its variants, President Biden signed a proclamation barring entry to most foreigners who have been in India in the past 14 days.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Friday’s high school roundup: Unbeaten Kennebunk rallies past Yarmouth
The Rams erase a three-goal deficit in the second half, earning a 10-8 girls’ lacrosse victory.
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U.S. coronavirus cases drop as spring wave of infections ebbs
In 42 states and D.C., lower caseloads have been reported in the past two weeks; nationally, cases are at their lowest since October.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills administration officials oppose bill to decriminalize drug possession
But people in recovery, medical providers, faith groups, legislators and advocates overwhelmingly support the proposal to make drug possession only a civil violation.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots trade up, draft Alabama defensive tackle in second round
New England takes another Crimson Tide player – Christian Barmore – then adds Oklahoma defensive end Ronnie Perkins with the No. 96 pick.
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Army disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier’s death
The punishments are the latest Army moves in response to the disappearance and death of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, who was missing for about two months before her remains were found.
Posted inMaine
Creation of a Maine Forest Advisory Board draws sharp comments from both sides
A bill to form a Maine Forest Advisory Board stirs diverse views as Legislature weighs the idea.