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Maine colleges, Sports, Uncategorized

College basketball: Holmes scores 27 as No. 19 Indiana tops Penn State, 85-64

by Associated Press January 7, 2021January 8, 2021

Mackenzie Holmes of Gorham also had six rebounds and five blocks in the Hoosiers’ win.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Maine police officials react to chaos at U.S. Capitol

by Randy Billings January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

One notes that President Trump could have averted the violent confrontations between his supporters and Capitol police if he had told his followers to stand down.

Local & State, Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

Maine’s members of Congress respond: ‘This doesn’t happen. It’s America.’

by Kevin Miller January 6, 2021January 7, 2021

The state’s senators and representatives condemn the Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, halting the certification of the results of the November election.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Threatening, homophobic letters mailed to residents in Portland and South Portland

by Matt Byrne January 6, 2021January 7, 2021

Four people on Tuesday reported receiving threatening, homophobic letters that were addressed by hand to their homes, police said.

Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Maine to receive $183 million for schools in latest coronavirus relief package

by Rachel Ohm January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

The funding is part of $82 billion in emergency relief funds that have been allocated to support education nationwide.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

COVID-19 vaccine deliveries too low to support expansion, state says

by Joe Lawlor and Kelley Bouchard January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

Maine reported 525 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 additional deaths Wednesday, with another 17,000 doses of vaccine expected next week.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Dr. Dre recovering well after being admitted into hospital

by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

Dr. Dre says he will be “back home soon” after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange

by JILL LAWLESS Associated Press January 4, 2021January 4, 2021

A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying it would be “oppressive” because of his mental health.