Applications of the law making it a crime to conspire to overthrow or forcefully destroy the government of the United States have been scant.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
College ramps up COVID protocols for students’ return
Saint Joseph’s College administrators say that they “learned a ton” about COVID-19 prevention and are confident in their precautions for the start of the spring semester next week.
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Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Harden gets triple-double in debut with Nets
James Harden records 32 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds in a 122-115 win over Orlando.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
First-year student applications down in UMaine System
Applications from in-state students have declined more than twice as fast as out-of-state applications, the system said.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
How the rioters who stormed the Capitol came dangerously close to Mike Pence
The proximity of the Jan. 6 mob to the vice president and the delay in evacuating him from the Senate Chamber raise questions about why the Secret Service did not move him earlier and underscore the jeopardy that top government leaders faced during the siege.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins notebook: McAvoy ready to take next step
Boston’s Charlie McAvoy doesn’t need to fill the skates of Zdeno Chara, but at age 23 is already one of the most important defensemen on the team.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Student doctor awarded AOF Scholars Grant
BIDDEFORD — Valerie Pendleton, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2022, is the recipient of the 2020 American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) Sterling Welch, DO, Scholars Grant. The AOF’s Welch Scholars Grant was established in 2001 to provide monetary aid to students in need at each college of osteopathic medicine. In October […]
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Vice President Pence calls to congratulate Kamala Harris on election win
It’s the first known contact between the elected members of the outgoing and incoming administrations.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Pandemic has knocked down fishing industry revenue by a third, federal report says
Revenues declined every month from March to July, including a 45% decrease in July, the report said.
Posted inSports
Players begin arriving for Australian Open and go straight into quarantine
The first of 15 charter flights for players and officials arrived in Melbourne ahead Australian Open, scheduled to start on Feb. 8.