Denis McDonough was also deputy national security adviser during the Navy SEAL raid in 2011 that killed Osama bin Laden.
2021
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump censure promoted by Sen. Collins is still on the table as trial is set to begin
However, the reception has been lukewarm so far from Democrats, who would prefer to see the former president convicted in the impeachment trial, and from Republicans, who fear political consequences in barring Trump from office.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.N. chief: Polluters must join ‘net zero’ club for climate
He urges major industrialized countries to phase out their use of coal – a big source of carbon emissions – by 2030.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Maine Historical Society gets $500,000 grant
The grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will be used primarily to upgrade the society’s storage facilities.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: MLS, players avoid lockout by ratifying new deal through 2027 season
The agreement reached gives the players their full salaries this season and extends the current CBA for two seasons. The union had proposed a one-year extension through 2026.
Posted inNation & World
New variants raise worry about COVID-19 virus reinfections
How long immunity lasts from natural infection is one of the big questions in the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World, New England
New Hampshire man accused of taking items from Capitol during siege
The Keene man gave a news media interview saying he entered the U.S. Capitol and saw people smashing computers and other equipment.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Delayed high school season offers intriguing matchups
Here’s a sampling of games in southern Maine this winter that are well worth your attention – even if you can’t be there in person.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Bruins expect Grzelcyk, DeBrusk back in lineup
Boston defenseman Matt Grzelcyk has been limited to five games this season due to injuries, and is changing his approach to try to stay healthy.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College roundup: UMaine senior Blanca Millan named conference player of the week
Millan has won the honor six times this season for the 14-1 Black Bears.