Authorities are urging smaller, quieter celebrations. ‘The challenge is, we’re in the middle of a pandemic. And we need to celebrate safely.’
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Posted inNation & World
Moscow’s jails overwhelmed with detained Navalny supporters
Detainees are recounting their miserable experiences as Moscow jails were overwhelmed following mass arrests from protests in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny this week
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden meets with House Democrats in push for $1.9 trillion plan
The Friday votes signal a more partisan effort underway pursuing final passage of Biden’s relief package through a narrow majority.
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham-based school district hires temporary superintendent
Robert Lucy was hired to fill in for Superintendent Shawn Chabot, who was called to active duty with the Maine Army National Guard.
Posted inSports
Tennis notebook: Serena withdraws from Australian Open tuneup tournament
With players back on the courts after a positive test shut down all play, Serena Williams gets a win and later pulls out of her next match against top-ranked Ash Barty.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Stricker in contention at Phoenix Open
Steve Stricker is one shot behind Xander Schauffele as he tries to become the oldest winner in PGA Tour history.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Maine poets to read in celebration of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s 129th birthday
The Farnsworth Art Museum will host a special event on Zoom that will open to the public titled: ‘Edna St. Vincent Millay: Balancing Grief & Renewal.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Tucked into Biden’s COVID-19 proposal: A push to cut child poverty in half
The idea has been debated in Congress for nearly two decades during which lawmakers have taken incremental steps to give more help to low-income families with children.
Posted inNation & World, News
Virus outbreaks stoke tensions in some state capitols
Since the start of this year, more than 50 state lawmakers in roughly one-third of the states already have fallen ill with the virus.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Saco Parks and Rec meal sign-up for those 50 and older available now
Meal will be available for pick-up Feb. 12.