Former President Trump downgraded the U.S. consulate’s operations and placed them under the authority of his ambassador to Israel when he moved the embassy to Jerusalem.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
High school rivals continue success as college pole vaulters
Travis Snyder has a good crack at qualifying for the NCAA Division I championship, while Ben Drummey is ranked second in Division III after a breakout freshman season.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Oakland man admits to setting mailbox on fire
Jonathan Charles Michaud, 43, pleads guilty at U.S. District Court in Bangor, and is ordered to undergo medical or psychiatric treatment.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Outdoor concert to feature Studio at the Maine Maritime Museum
Studio Two (Tribute to the Beatles) will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 29, outdoors at the Maine Maritime Museum at 243 Washington St., Bath. A tribute to the most exciting and fun time in The Beatles career: The club and touring years. These are the years where people actually saw them play. The […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports lowest daily cases since October, continuing sharp decline
The state also officially ‘retired’ all of its pandemic-related guidance for businesses and other entities, deferring instead to U.S. CDC guidance
Posted inNation / World
Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
The company says it will submit its data to the FDA and other global regulators for approval early next month.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Firefighters rescue Wales man from a burning home
A man found in a bedroom was reported to be conscious and alert after the rescue. The home is a total loss.
Posted inDr. Roach
Autoimmune disease is no reason to change vaccine course
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was very reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine due to its rushed status and unknown long-term side effects. Finally I gave in and got my first shot a week ago, because I determined the benefits outweigh the risks. I haven’t had any problems yet, but am now contemplating NOT getting the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Musician in multiple bands complicates scheduling needs
DEAR ABBY: I am in a rock band with some friends. All of us are in our 50s and 60s. We have been playing together for the last three years. Last year, our bass player joined another band (while staying in ours) because another friend was in it, but they broke up because of COVID. […]