Parts of the country are running up against deep vaccine resistance, while the highly contagious mutant version of the coronavirus that was first detected in India is accounting for an ever-larger share of infections.
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Isaiah Harris earns first career Diamond League win
Lewiston native holds off the competition in the men’s 800-meter in Gateshead, England.
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Jon Rahm has overcome challenges, and has a shot at history at the British Open
The U.S. Open champ revealed he was born with a club foot, which is the reason for his unusually short backswing.
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Street Talk: Arguing with a fool
I’m pretty sure that if I kept track, I’d find that I talk to myself way, WAY more than I talk to others.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World
Singer Olivia Rodrigo heads to White House to promote vaccinations for young people
The 18-year-old actress and singer will meet with President Biden and Anthony Fauci, and will record videos to encourage young people to get vaccinated.
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Women with jobs in Maine prisons face ‘hostile and abusive’ workplace, federal lawsuit says
A female corrections officer is suing the Maine Department of Corrections alleging harassment and discrimination.
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Sports Digest: UMaine women’s basketball team has highest GPA in nation
The Black Bears were ranked first in the nation by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association with a 3.900 Grade Point Average.
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Scarborough market cited for child labor violations
On the Vine Marketplace paid a $27,274 fine after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation into teenagers’ hours and use of equipment.
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NHL notebook: In stunning move, Wild buy out contracts of Parise and Suter
The two American stars signed identical $98 million contracts on July 4, 2012 with Minnesota.
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MLB notebook: Manfred considering banning defensive shifts
Also, the commissioner said seven-inning doubleheaders and starting extra innings with runners on second base likely will be dropped after this season.