Published reports say the New York governor’s longtime adviser has been calling county executives to gauge their loyalty to him amid a sexual harassment investigation.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pelosi pledges swift work on major infrastructure package
Democrats face tough battles ahead in winning Republican endorsement of the administration plan.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Dr. Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated
Polls have shown Republicans joining Black people and other groups in expressing greater skepticism than others about the safety of the vaccine.
Posted inTimes Record
Despite fewer pet adoptions in 2020, animal rescue services report a spike in interest during the pandemic
Both Midcoast Humane and Passion for Pets Rescue reported a noticeable increase in adoption interest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Yo-Yo Ma plays surprise concert for clinic during his post-vaccination waiting period
The clinic became ‘peaceful’ as the world-renowned cellist serenaded others during their post-vaccination observation time.
Posted inSports
Saints QB Drew Brees announces retirement
The 42-year-old quarterback is the NFL’s leader in career completions and yards passsing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Top Democrats rebuke Maine Med over nurses’ union drive
Legislative leaders accuse management of heavy-handed tactics, including threats to organizers’ jobs, but the Portland hospital denies it intimidated or mistreated any nurses.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath representative’s bill to revive old state flag fails
The existing state flag will remain in place, but vexillologist David Martucci said lawmakers made the wrong choice.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Sunday’s Maine college roundup: UMaine women’s soccer earn tie in first home game since 2019
Hannah Bamford scores in the second half as the Black Bears earn a 1-1 tie.
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Yankees manager Boone feeling ‘awesome’ after getting pacemaker
Aaron Boone had surgery earlier this spring and said he is feeling, ‘just a lot different, honestly.’