2021 – Page 388 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Federal judge overturns Texas ban on school mask mandates

by Katherine Lee November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

The ruling prohibits Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from suing school districts that require students to wear masks as a safety measure.

Nation / World

China passes history resolution to enshrine open-ended rule of Xi Jinping

by Christian Shepherd November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

In official party lore, Xi now sits alongside the founding leader of the nation and the man often considered responsible for launching China’s economic reforms as an architect of his own epoch

Nation / World

‘Anybody can just file a lawsuit’: Abortion rights groups challenge new Texas restrictions

by Allie Morris November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a legal challenge, but it’s not clear when the justices will act.

Health, Maine, News

COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations keep rising as winter approaches

by Eric Russell November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

Hospitalizations have increased to near-record levels.

Livermore Falls Advertiser

Play time in Farmington

by Pam Harnden November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

Livermore Falls Advertiser

Farmington board says ‘no’ to solar moratorium

by Pam Harnden November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

Abutters had expressed concern over the 75 foot setbacks in a solar farm application, but those distances have since increased significantly.

Livermore Falls Advertiser

Local turnout above average for referendum-only election

by Pam Harnden November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

REGION — Nov. 2 saw higher than normal turnout locally for an off-year election featuring referendum questions only. “The turnout has been unbelievable,” Ballot Clerk Jim Manter said mid-afternoon Nov. 2 in Livermore. “More than 200 absentees, about 30% of registered voters.” “It’s been steady all day,” Town Clerk Renda Guild noted. “It’s been a […]