The Brasher Doubloon, made by a noted craftsman in New York in 1787, came from the collection of a late businessman, who paid $725,000 for it in 1979.
2021
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sens. Collins and King to join weekend COVID-19 relief negotiations with Biden administration
The two Maine senators are part of a group of bipartisan moderates known as the ‘Gang of 16,’ which led passage of the $900 billion relief package last month.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19
The comedian had been performing socially distanced shows in Ohio since June, and moved his shows to Texas during the winter.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Tom Brokaw retiring from NBC News after 55 years
The author of ‘The Greatest Generation’ was the anchor of ‘NBC Nightly News’ and for big events for more than 20 years.
Posted inNation & World
Biden orders federal review of threat posed by violent domestic extremism
The threat assessment, coordinated by the national intelligence office, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, will be used as a foundation to develop policy, the White House said.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley
Seven Democratic senators have asked the Senate Ethics Committee to determine whether the senators failed to put loyalty ‘to the highest moral principles and to country above loyalty to persons, party, or Government department.’
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Sea Road students chat ‘long distance’ to astronaut on the International Space Station
Amateur radio and the internet made the conversation with astronaut Michael Hopkins possible.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Chiefs QB Mahomes cleared to play in AFC title game
Patrick Mahomes was questionable after suffering a concussion in Kansas City’s win over Cleveland.
Posted inSports
Five-time finalist Andy Murray pulls out of Australian Open
Andy Murray, who tested positive for COVID-19, says he can’t figure out a workable quarantine that would allow him to play during the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
U.K.’s chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadly
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization’s technical lead on COVID-19 says studies are underway to look at the transmission and severity of new virus variants.