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‘Prettiest’ balsam fir on Epping Street arrives in Portland’s Monument Square

by Gillian Graham November 17, 2021November 30, 2021

The tree was a gift to Richard Olsen, who died last year but long dreamed of having one of his trees chosen for the display.

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Florida woman who sued for ivermectin treatment dies from COVID

by Associated Press November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

A Florida teacher hospitalized with COVID-19 has died after her husband unsuccessfully sued to force doctors to treat her with ivermectin.

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Workers in federal prisons are committing some of the crimes

by MICHAEL BALSAMO and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press November 14, 2021

More than 100 federal Bureau of Prisons employees have been arrested, convicted or sentenced in criminal cases since the start of 2019, an Associated Press investigation has found.

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Beloved ‘Dolphin Tale’ star Winter died of twisted intestine

by Deb Hardy November 13, 2021

Florida’s most famous dolphin was rescued in 2005 and was fitted with a prothestic tail.

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Maine State Ballet presents holiday favorite ‘The Nutcracker’

by The Times Record November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

Maine State Ballet kicks off the holiday season with six performances over two weekends of its classic production of “The Nutcracker” at Merrill Auditorium Friday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 5. The ballet features the classic story of Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, and their magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Emma […]

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Program to kill Grand Canyon bison nets 4 animals, criticism

by FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press November 11, 2021

More than 45,000 people applied in a lottery for 12 spots to help cull the herd and make bison less comfortable at the park.

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U.S. warns Europe that Russia may plan Ukraine invasion

by Alberto Nardelli, Jennifer Jacobs and Nick Wadhams Bloomberg News November 11, 2021

Russia says military deployments on its territory are an internal matter and it denies any aggressive intentions.

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Family, activists seek answers in Black Missouri man’s death

by JIM SALTER Associated Press November 11, 2021

A puzzling, broad-daylight shooting at a small-town trailer park is renewing concerns among activists about how justice is doled out when a Black person is killed in Missouri.