On the last day of the convention, pro-Palestinian activists and delegates continued to hold vigils and news conferences to broadcast their disappointment with Democratic leaders who declined to give them a speaking slot during the four-day event.
August 2024
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Trevor Story has ‘real strong chance’ to return to Red Sox soon
Story has been on the 60-day injured list since April after he suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery.
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Prices still at record levels as existing-home sales inch up
The latest figures also show a slight increase in inventory.
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Patriots OC raves about rookie Drake Maye as QB decision looms
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Posted inSports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
High school sports notebook: Midcoast teams gear up for fall season
Mt. Ararat football and Morse golf teams will open seasons with big numbers.
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Price of typical Maine home hovering around $400,000, but more are hitting the market
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Old Orchard Beach man dies after crash in Buxton
Gage Parsons, 28, was pronounced dead at Maine Medical Center on Thursday.
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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days
While most Americans have some degree of immunity from prior infections or vaccinations or both, that protection wanes.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris had her national debut at the 2012 DNC. Here’s what she said.
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Chicago police say they’re ready for final day of protests at DNC following night of no arrests
On Wednesday night, more than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched peacefully past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier.