The court is taking on a case about whether states can ban abortions before a fetus can survive outside the womb, in this case a Mississippi ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
2021
Posted inNation / World
Israel strikes Gaza tunnels as cease-fire efforts remain elusive
The United States signaled it would not pressure the two sides for a cease-fire.
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Posted inBusiness
As prices skyrocket, lumber and building supply companies expanding in central Maine
Waterville-based Ware-Butler Building Supply and Pleasant River Lumber Co. recently acquired three local building supply and hardware retailers.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Daily vaccinations decreased again last week in Maine
State reports 199 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the third consecutive day with fewer than 200 cases.
Posted inNation / World
About 88% of children qualify for monthly payments beginning July 15
The Treasury Department says 39 million families are set to receive monthly child payments of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
AT&T, Discovery join media brands as cord-cutting encroaches
AT&T will join its massive media operations that include CNN, HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, the owner of lifestyle networks including the Food Network and HGTV.
Posted inDear Abby
Family member wants flow of unwanted junk to stop
DEAR ABBY: Like many people in this country, my family has an aversion to throwing things out that might still be useful. Rather than load up the van and head to Goodwill, they give the stuff to me — partially used bottles of shampoo, a half-used pack of wipes, hair conditioner that smells too awful […]
Posted inDr. Roach
The difference between pain relievers, treatment for cholesterol
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about prescription pain relievers. In the past, after getting stitches, I was given Percocet, which made me nauseated. I tolerated Vicodin after my knee surgery. A friend recently had foot surgery and was prescribed Nucynta. I am not familiar with this medicine. Is it similar to Vicodin and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Keep your emotions in check and take it easy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nikki Reed, 33; Erin Richards, 35; Hill Harper, 35; Bob Saget, 65. Happy Birthday: Put more emphasis on home, family and finding innovative ways to use both work and downtime efficiently and effectively. Maintaining balance will be the key to your success on both fronts. Don’t limit the possibilities because […]
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Monday, May 17, 2021
Monday, May 17 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts COLLEGE SOCCER (WOMEN’S) 5:30 p.m. ESPNU — NCAA College Cup: TBD, Cary, N.C. 8 p.m. ESPNU — NCAA College Cup: TBD, Cary, N.C. MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — NY Mets at Atlanta NHL HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBCSN, NESN — Stanley Cup Playoff: […]