A Russian court has convicted American corporate security executive Paul Whelan of espionage.
2020
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court rules gay, transgender people are protected from job discrimination
The decision was a defeat not just for the employers, but also the Trump administration, which argued that the law’s plain wording compelled a ruling for the employers.
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Senate Republicans’ emerging police reforms would restrict chokeholds
Set to roll out Wednesday, the bill includes the creation of a national database of police use-of-force incidents. Democrats say the package doesn’t go far enough.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine, News
David McConnell, 83, retired headmaster at Kennebunk High School
He also was director of game day operations and head of ushers for the Portland Sea Dogs for 25 years.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
Bates College plans to reopen for fall semester
President Clayton Spencer outlined many changes to the Lewiston campus during a weekend talk to alumni.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Amtrak Downeaster resumes partial service to Boston
PORTLAND — After a two-month suspension due to coronavirus health concerns, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority has resumed Amtrak Downeaster service this week. Service will still be limited to one round trip on weekdays between Brunswick and Boston. The train will leave Brunswick at 4:15 a.m., making stops in Freeport at 4:28 a.m, […]
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The Latest: Black Americans most likely to know a COVID-19 victim, polls find
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. DETROIT — African Americans are disproportionately likely to say a family member or close friend has died of COVID-19 or respiratory illness since March, according to a series of surveys conducted since April that lays bare how black Americans have borne the brunt […]
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The Latest: Seattle council bans police use of crowd control weapons
The latest on protests against racism and police brutality from around the world. SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council has voted unanimously to bar police from using tear gas, pepper spray and several other crowd control devices after officers repeatedly used them on mostly peaceful demonstrators protesting racism and police brutality. The 9-0 vote Monday […]
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UK’s Johnson creates anti-racism panel; critics want more
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will establish a commission to look at racial equality in the United Kingdom.
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Lithgow Library announces summer reading program
Upcoming virtual events planned for Thursdays, June 18 and 25 at the Augusta library.