Rep. Chellie Pingree accuses Postmaster General Louis DeJoy of attempting to “sabotage the U.S. Postal Service” and Sen. Angus King says the president is interfering with Americans’ right to vote safely.
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Posted inNation & World
Telephone calls between UAE, Israel ring for the first time
The United Arab Emirates is now only the third Arab nation to currently recognize Israel.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Local artists painting equality mural in Portland
They hope to send a message for positive change with the 40-foot-long work off Monument Square.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Tig Notaro replaces Chris D’Elia in reshoots for Zach Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’
The zombie movie had wrapped shooting and was scheduled for release in 2021 before D’Elia was pulled because of surfaced sexual harassment allegations.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana on ‘The Crown’
Emma Corrin is playing Diana on the drama’s upcoming fourth season, but Debicki will take on the part for what’s sure to be the character’s most dramatic chapters.
Posted inSports
Dave Farrington Jr. wins PASS race at Oxford Plains
The driver from Jay earns his fourth straight victory at OPS, but his first ever in a PASS event.
Posted inNation & World
Pelosi to call House back into session to vote on USPS bill
The legislation would prohibit the Postal Service from implementing any changes to operations or level of service.
Posted inSports
Elliott earns third straight road course victory
Chase Elliott adds a win at Daytona to his triumphs last year at Charlotte and Watkins Glen.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Uncategorized
Augusta police: Three teens face charges after taking cars for joy ride
Officers said the youths, ages 13 or 14, were caught after one of them crashed into a building on Mount Vernon Avenue.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
More than 700 backpacks full school supplies given away in Augusta
The Greater Augusta Back to School Program, begun by the Augusta Elks, seeks to give local students the tools they need for a successful restart to in-person learning.