The test pilots anticipated being away just a week or so but thruster failures and helium leaks marred the capsule’s trip to the space station, raising doubts about its ability to return safely and leaving the astronauts in limbo.
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Anti-DEI protesters sow disruption and confusion but have scant investor support
Each year, companies face hundreds of resolutions from progressive groups to change their policies to be more supportive of employee diversity, labor rights and other social issues.
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 14, 2024
• Charles G. Holland Jr., 41, transient in Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 7:43 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 193 Main St., South Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Jody L. Littlefield, 42, of 7 Village Lane, Oxford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 5:12 a.m. Tuesday, […]
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Rocked by cancellation of Vienna concerts, Swifties shake it off and flock to London
With Taylor Swift’s tour coming to an end in Europe and youthful fans who have flexible schedules, recent events won’t hurt demand for tickets to London shows.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal housing voucher program on pause in large swaths of Maine
MaineHousing, which issues one-third of vouchers in the state, and housing authorities in Portland, Westbrook and Brewer have been forced to pause Section 8 vouchers after using up their allotments.
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Sweet and salty $30 billion deal would put M&M’s and Snickers alongside Cheez-It and Pringles
It’s the biggest move in the snack sector since J.M. Smucker bought Hostess for $5.6 billion last year.
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Top Hamas official says group is losing faith in U.S. as mediator in Gaza cease-fire talks
After a brief truce in November that saw the release of more than 100 Israeli hostages, multiple rounds of cease-fire talks have fallen apart.
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Owner of medical marijuana facilities plans to appeal Livermore Falls board’s denial of license renewal
Owner Dana Cummings said he has been working with code enforcement and the police chief to make sure whoever was working for him meets all requirements.
Posted inMaine, News
Wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality in Maine
Particle pollution is classified as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ in northern Maine and ‘moderate’ for the rest of the state.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Election 2024, Maine, Politics
Gov. Mills to chat with ‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus at Democratic convention
The comic actress famous for roles in ‘Veep’ and ‘Seinfeld’ will host a panel discussion with the 8 female Democratic governors at the Democratic National Convention next week in Chicago.