Democratic lawmakers are moving quickly to review Biden’s nominees to take advantage of their slim majority in the Senate and begin to remake the courts with judges from diverse personal and professional backgrounds.
2021
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
U.S. allows J&J vaccinations to resume, but with clear warnings about clots
The government says younger women will be told of the risk of rare blood clots so they can decide if they’d rather choose another COVID-19 vaccine.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Canada’s Supreme Court says Native Americans can hunt in the country
The decision could have far-reaching ramifications for Indigenous people on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border.
Posted inNation & World, News
FDA says N95 masks, now plentiful, should no longer be reused
Critical shortages of masks, gowns, swabs, and other medical supplies prompted the Trump administration to issue guidelines for providers to ration, clean, and reuse disposable equipment.
Posted inNation & World, News
Gunman was picking fights before opening fire in downtown San Diego, killing 1, wounding 4
The 32-year-old suspect was arrested and taken to a hospital for injuries after being tackled by bystanders, police say.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Forum: SMCC celebrates 75 years of transforming lives
In his words, Brian Tarbox was an indifferent student who didn’t have much faith in his academic abilities in high school. As he approached graduation in 1969, he had no idea what he was going to do. His outlook – indeed, his life – took an about-face when a friend told him that Southern Maine […]
Posted inNation & World, News
SpaceX launches 3rd crew in recycled rocket for trip to International Space Station
Just a week ago, NASA awarded SpaceX a nearly $3 billion contract to provide the lunar lander that will deliver astronauts to the surface of the moon.
Posted inEvents, Source
Joel Clement Keynote Speech from the 2021 Source Awards
We know the audio was difficult to hear during Joel’s speech, so we got the transcript to help share his powerful message.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine tightens school advisories in 4 counties in response to higher COVID-19 case counts
Maine will see a boost in vaccine supply next week, but high case numbers prompted the Department of Education to designate 4 counties as ‘yellow.’
Posted inNation & World, News
Russian’s imprisoned Putin foe Alexei Navalny to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would be life-threatening.