Trump pulled the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, and President Joe Biden has said rejoining the agreement is a priority for his administration.
2021
Russia fines Twitter for not taking down calls to protest
A court in Moscow has fined Twitter 8.9 million rubles — about $117,000 — for not taking down calls encouraging minors to take part in unauthorized rallies.
Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but at sea, the party’s on
After cruise ships were early sources of coronavirus outbreaks, the Grandiosa has tried to chart a course through the pandemic with strict anti-virus protocols that seek to create a ‘health bubble’ on board.
Amtrak says Downeaster service to Rockland is in its growth plan
Regular passenger train service to Rockland ended in April 1959.
Falmouth superintendent takes job as head of Scarborough schools
Geoff Bruno has served as superintendent in Falmouth for the last 7 years and will start July 1 in Scarborough.
A Window on the Past – Joseph Upton, ferry captain and lighthouse keeper
Last week, we looked at the incredible story of George Upton, who survived the wreck of the Mary Lizzie in 1893. The Upton family was one of the leading families of our community at that time. We take a look this week at his younger brother, Joseph. The David and Emma Upton family moved from […]
Christians mark Good Friday amid lingering virus woes
Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down.
Mainers younger than 30 driving surge in new COVID-19 cases
Public health officials are warning that the rising number of cases in Maine and across the country could threaten efforts to control the disease with steady progress on vaccinations.
U.S. hiring accelerated to 916,000 in March, yet many jobs remain lost
Even with the robust increase, the economy remains more than 8 million jobs short of the number it had before the pandemic erupted a little over a year ago.
Obituary – Henry Perkins
Henry Silas Perkins, of Cape Porpoise, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at the age of 83 with Suzanne, his loving wife of 62 years, by his side. The youngest of five, Henry was born to Ruth Lake Pierce and Silas Henry Perkins on Oct. 8, 1937, Biddeford. Henry grew up in Kennebunk and […]
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