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30 years after last hurricane, Maine and New England brace for Tropical Storm Henri

by Associated Press August 19, 2021August 19, 2021

It’s exactly 30 years since a hurricane last made a direct hit on New England — and now the region is bracing for the possibility of another.

APTOPIX California Police Arrest Lawsuit

Nation / World, Uncategorized

‘I think she’s out,’ deputy says after violent arrest

by CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press August 18, 2021

A federal civil rights lawsuit claims a Black woman who pulled off a road to change drivers was attacked and knocked unconscious by two Northern California sheriff’s deputies.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): enhance the relationships you have with friends and family.

by Randy Baril August 10, 2021

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Charlie Gillespie, 23; Keke Palmer, 28; Macaulay Culkin, 41; Melissa McCarthy, 51. Happy Birthday: Gravitate toward what’s doable this year instead of trying to do the impossible. Look for opportunities, and bring about change that is productive and tied to your long-term goals. Speak up, and consider taking a unique […]

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Another 360 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine over 3-day period

by Kevin Miller August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

Maine and the nation continue to see a steady increase in cases as the more easily transmissible delta variant spreads widely, particularly among the unvaccinated.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Augusta offers city parcel for affordable housing

by Keith Edwards August 8, 2021August 9, 2021

City officials hope Augusta Housing Authority can build at least 24 affordable housing units on a vacant lot off Bangor Street to address worsening shortage of available housing.

Nation / World, News, Sports, Uncategorized

Bobby Bowden, led Florida State football dynasty, dies at 91

by STEVE REED AP Sports Writer August 8, 2021August 9, 2021

The Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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First sale of arms to Taiwan in Biden administration is approved

by Tony Capaccio Bloomberg August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

The Chinese Foreign Ministry denounced the sale and said Thursday that Beijing would take countermeasures “based on the development of the situation.”