The imprisoned opposition leader’s health reportedly is in severe decline after three weeks of hunger striking.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
FDA finds significant problems at Baltimore plant that contaminated J&J vaccine
Use of the shots is on hold in the U.S. as health officials investigate its possible connection to rare blood clots.
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Posted inNation & World, News
As thousands protest, German lawmakers approve ’emergency brake’ virus rules
German lawmakers have approved a proposal by Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government to mandate uniform restrictions in areas where the coronavirus is spreading too quickly.
Posted inMaine
Woman who died in Fairfield fire remembered for radiant personality, infectious smile
Rebecca Merrifield, 56, died Saturday in the Bear Mountain Road fire in Fairfield.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: NFL eliminates preseason OTs, defeats onside kick proposal
The owners also approve expanding selection of jersey numbers for receivers, running backs and defensive backs.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoinham to consider buying recycling barn at town meeting
A citizens’ petition called for Bowdoinham selectmen to allow voters to decide whether to purchase and refurbish the Post Road building for $175,000.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Feeling, more than ever, the weight of a police badge
Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction underscores the power of the police, from Minnesota to Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
White House offers businesses new tax credit to help spur vaccinations
It would provide up to $511 per day, per employee for firms with fewer than 500 workers.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
John Henry, Liverpool and Red Sox owner, apologizes to soccer fans
Liverpool is out of the 12-team project and owner John Henry says “I alone am responsible for the unnecessary negativity brought forward over the past couple of days.”
Posted inAmerican Journal
$44.6 million Gorham school budget goes to council
As proposed the new school and municipal budgets would increase taxes 5%.