Truckers who oppose public health measures related to the pandemic have blocked border bridges, while the truckers union says the group does not represent the industry in which 90% of truckers are vaccinated.
Carol Semple
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Canada tells U.S. Republicans to butt out as they encourage COVID protests
Canada’s public safety minister says, ‘We need to be vigilant about potential foreign interference,’ as Republicans criticize Canadian domestic policies and call the prime minister names.
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Officers could have saved George Floyd’s life, doctor testifies
A lung specialist says George Floyd might have survived if officers had changed his position on the ground or administered CPR as soon as his heart stopped.
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Plan approved to extend mental health support to Maine responders
The rule is currently on the books but is due to end in October.
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Black colleges alarmed by bomb threats, but undeterred
The FBI is now investigating last week’s bomb threats against at least 17 historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S.
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U.S. warns midterms could spark calls for extremist violence
The Department of Homeland Security warns that Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud may be used to fuel unrest during the upcoming midterm elections.
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Biden vows to block gas pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine
The president made his comments during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House.
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Browntail moths so annoying they now have their own month
The state is using the month to encourage residents to use the moth’s dormant season to help slow their spread in Maine.
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Acadia National Park wants to rebuild Jordan Pond House
Rebuilding the restaurant, gift shop, deck and public bathrooms would cost $10 million to $20 million.
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Three face charges, 2 others sought in killing of Portland man in Providence
There is no known connection between the victims and the suspects and police described it as a random shooting.