Osaka reported 719 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and more than 800 were expected Wednesday, both exceeding totals for Tokyo.
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Posted inNation & World
Derek Chauvin never took knee off George Floyd’s neck, expert testifies
A use-of-force expert says Derek Chauvin’s weight was bearing down from his knee and pushing into George Floyd’s neck the entire time that he was handcuffed behind his back and lying facedown.
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Community News – South Portland Veterans’ Memorial Association petitions city for parades
In the last weeks of April 2020, the South Portland War Veterans’ Memorial Association gathered at Stewart P. Morrill American Legion Post 35 for a parade meeting. Every year, the small group of veterans from the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars meet to organize the Memorial Day and Veterans Day parades. Last year, […]
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Biden open to compromise, but not inaction, on infrastructure plan
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a key Democratic vote, came out Wednesday against the budget reconciliation process, which would allow Democrats to push the bill through the Senate with just a 51-vote majority.
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Contractors, developer promote offshore wind jobs deal for Maine
Trade unions representing 5,000 Maine workers would provide a talent pool to fill skilled positions for an anticipated wave of offshore wind construction.
Posted inNation & World
Jill Biden revives program to support military families
The first lady says her relaunch of the Joining Forces initiative will focus, in part, on employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for military families.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland School Board approves new superintendent
Timothy Matheney said he will prioritize work on equity within the school district and help assess impact of the pandemic on students.
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Pence launches group to defend Trump record, promote agenda as he eyes presidential bid
The group will give Pence a platform to outline his policy agenda and solidify support among key Republicans.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Summit hopes to build church at old Gorham Raceway
The focus of the church is to serve and be an integral part of the community, the Rev. Travis Bush says.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Community Calendar: April 14-24
Cooking for the climate Books/Authors Tuesday 4/20 Mechanics’ Hall Book Club: “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous,” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, 519 Congress St., Portland. mechanicshallmaine.org. Wednesday 4/21 Literary Lunch: Arisa White talks about “Who’s Your Daddy?” with Adrian Blevins, 12:30-1:30 p.m. via Zoom, hosted by Portland Public Library. Free, portlandlibrary.com. Poetry Party with […]