It’s partly in response to the killing of George Floyd in May at the hands of Minneapolis police, as well as the widespread social uprisings and scrutiny of police conduct that followed.
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Sidelines: With this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, voters can make things right
Bonds, Clemens and Ramirez have belonged in the Hall, and it’s time for them to get in, Drew Bonifant writes.
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Indiana estate representative offers valuable paintings as collateral for $5 million loan
In court documents, James Brannan of Rockland said the money is needed to pay legal bills, but art scholars and the late artist’s friends condemn the move made a day after Brannan agreed to not sell any more artworks.
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Curaleaf donates to Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry
AUBURN — Curaleaf has donated $8,000 to Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry to provide 400 meals to families in need. Kaydenz Kitchen is family-run food pantry that assists those in the Lewiston community who experience food insecurities and have difficulties feeding their families. The donation from Curaleaf will provide gift cards from a variety of local […]
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VFW Auxiliary drive by sock hop
JAY — The weather was cold and damp but the fire pit was warm as VFW Post #3335 in Jay held its Drive by Sock Hop on December 12. This event collected new socks for Maine’s homeless Veterans, and the community came through again as they drove through and filled the box with 780 pairs […]
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N.H. House members consider meeting in cars in January
Following the death of its speaker from COVID-19, the 400-member House of Representatives may convene drive-in style.
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U.S. set for first COVID-19 shots as shipments begin arriving
Hospital workers begin unloading precious frozen vials of COVID-19 vaccine, preparing for inoculations that bring hope despite the grief of the nation’s rising death toll.
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Father rebuilding his life seeks help for his children
A single father working to rebuild his life and make a new home for his family is asking for help for his three children. He is in recovery from an opioid addiction and, in a note to the Press Herald Toy Fund, wrote that his kids have been through a lot and deserve a little […]
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Silver Linings: Painting with light
Local photographer and artist Jose Leiva has garnered international acclaim for his ‘light paintings.’
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