The Georgia trip is part of an effort to gain momentum for the massive – and expensive – agenda Biden articulated during his first address to a joint session of Congress.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine’s supreme court rejects Noah Gaston’s appeal of his murder conviction
The justices also dismissed the former Windham man’s contention that court restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic unfairly affected his sentencing hearing.
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Posted inPolitics
Biden’s agenda: What can pass and what faces steep odds
A look at what’s possible, and what’s unlikely, when it comes to action in Congress.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
In Androscoggin County, vaccinations ‘are the way out of this’
There have been 90 new cases per 10,000 residents in Androscoggin County over the past 14 days, said Dr. Nirav Shah Thursday. That’s a stark difference from the state, which is only 38 per 10,000 people.
Posted inMaine
Police locate body in Owls Head pond
The body was found in an area where police had been searching for Tyler Gricus, 33, who last seen on the boat he was living on in Rockland.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ lacrosse: Scarborough stays perfect, rolls past Cheverus
The Red Storm get their third straight victory, 14-4, and now have more wins than the entire 2019 season.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys lacrosse: Brunswick rolls by Gardiner in matchup of young teams
Dragons eager to prove they’re still a team to beat, while Tigers seek to grow as season progresses.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Analysis: Harris to lead administration’s push to bring every American online
Biden is planning an unprecedented expansion in funding to address the digital divide during the pandemic and beyond.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
People of color disproportionately exposed to air pollution, study finds
Researchers found that on average Black, Hispanic and Asian people were exposed to higher than average levels of fine particle pollution, while white people were subjected to lower than average levels.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
FDA promises to move to ban menthol in cigarettes, flavored cigars within year
A menthol ban has long been sought by civil rights and anti-tobacco groups, who say the products have disproportionately harmed Black communities.