STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online information session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers, 7–8 p.m. March 1 and 8. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Today” will offer participants information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program, options for volunteering, and requirements to become a volunteer. […]
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Senators strike bipartisan deal on domestic violence bill
The proposal would reauthorize the 1990s-era law that extends protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
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Media coverage of Mikaela Shiffrin and other athletes comes under fire
Commentary: With an enhanced focus on the mental well-being of athletes, journalists and commentators must take these factors into account while still doing their jobs.
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Stocks rise broadly on Wall Street with more help from tech
More than 85 percent of stocks in the S&P 500 gained ground.
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Musk helping restore Tongan internet; virus outbreak growing
Many Tongans are now in lockdown with their communications severely restricted due to a severed undersea cable.
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Disney’s parks rebound aids profit; Disney+ subscribers grow
A theme-park comeback continued to help Disney’s results recover in the most recent quarter
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SpaceX satellites falling out of orbit after solar storm
There is no danger from these newly falling satellites, either in orbit or on the ground, according to the company.
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Some senators call for gas tax suspension to blunt rising prices
The goal is to help consumers struggling with rising fuel prices, but the bill faces an uphill fight to become law.
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A sign of ransomware growth: Gangs now arbitrate disputes
A new report highlights the growing maturity and specialization of the ransomware market.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine continue slight downward trend
There were 339 people hospitalized with the infectious disease on Saturday, the lowest number the state has seen in more than a month.