Bishop Robert Deeley cites concerns about abortion-derived cell lines in connection with the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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House passes sweeping voting rights bill over Republican opposition
House Resolution 1, which touches on virtually every aspect of the electoral process, was approved Wednesday night on a near party-line vote.
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White House says relief checks will go to most people who got $600 payments
A White House official says 98% of U.S. households that received COVID-19 relief checks in December will also qualify for the next round of payments.
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Hiker airlifted from Precipice Trail in Acadia National Park
The Belfast man called for help after getting stuck on an icy vertical face, unable to move up or down.
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Helicopter rescues Belfast man from icy trail in Acadia
Acadia National Park rangers had to summon a helicopter to rescue Maine man trapped on ice on the Precipice Trail
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Standoff in Buxton ends after road closure, school lockdown
Michael Landry surrendered peacefully to authorities and is facing a charge of domestic violence aggravated assault.
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Maine vaccine shipments to drop next week, just as eligibility expands to include teachers
The state will not receive any doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after getting 15,000 this week, but more doses may go directly to retail pharmacies next week.
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The Latest: Fever scanners seen as COVID defense can be wildly inaccurate, researchers find
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Man’s bisexual past gnaws at woman’s sense of trust
DEAR ABBY: I am a 49-year-old woman who has been in a romantic relationship with a good, caring man for two years. We live together, and he shows me all the time how much he loves me. We have amazing chemistry and are very affectionate. We enjoy spending time together, especially outdoors. When we first […]
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A glimpse to the future: Birding as a lifetime pursuit
OTISFIELD — There are close to 300 bird species found in Maine and Atticus Soehren of Otisfield hopes to eventually document every one. At 18 years he is an avid birder and photographer, working on what hobbyists call the “life list.” “I’m always trying to add to my list,” the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior […]