The Republican Senate leader’s condemnation comes as House Democrats move to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments if Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy refuses to do it.
2021
Posted inMaine, News
Nonprofit barred for supporting Black Lives Matter may be allowed back in Maine jail
The Hancock County sheriff cut off a nonprofit recovery coaching service after it expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
As virus cuts class time, teachers have to leave out lessons
With instruction time reduced as much as half, many of the nation’s middle school and high school teachers have given up on covering all the material normally included in their classes
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: League names Hill, Ibanez senior vice presidents
Michael Hill will oversee umpires and on-field discipline, while Raul Ibanez will be involved in equipment and on-field technology, scouting and amateur baseball initiatives.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Serena Williams easily advances in Australian Open tuneup
Serena Williams, 39 and a seven-time Australian Open champion, said she is “pushing the limits” just being fit enough to compete at Melbourne Park.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Two Chiefs deemed close COVID contacts, questionable for Super Bowl
Speedy receiver Demarcus Robinson and center Daniel Kilgore are on the COVID-19 list and need negative tests throughout the week to get off the list
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Devils forced to postpone three games because of COVID
New Jersey now has 10 players on the COVID list, including No. 1 goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood, and two more in isolation after signing with the team.
Posted inMaine
Central Mainers want answers after waiting hours to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Ann Carrigan, 73, of Winslow called and got through, but gave up after being on hold for three hours. ‘I ran out of patience and hung up,’ she said.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Fire destroys house in Freeman Township
Owner, family member escape; state investigating cause.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Darcy’s Disposal Service allowed to continue use of Livermore Falls transfer station
The Turner-based company has changed its delivery days, improving station operations.