As of June 21, there had been less than a half-inch of rain since mid-May, when the normal level of precipitation was about 4 1/4 inches.
2020
Posted inNation & World
Experts see no proof of child-abuse surge amid pandemic
Others argue that the actual level of abuse is hidden, as many children aren’t seeing their teachers or doctors, and many child-protection agencies have reduced home visits.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics, Uncategorized
Black candidates push race debate into GOP-held districts
The re-energized movement against racial inequality has amplified the voices of Black candidates, in some cases pushing the political debate over race into Republican-leaning areas.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s attacks seen as undercutting confidence in 2020 election
Just over four months before Election Day, the president is escalating his efforts to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote.
Posted inNation & World
Summer may decide fate of leading shots in vaccine race
Animal research suggests COVID-19 vaccines could prevent serious disease but may not completely block the infection.
Posted inNation & World
California’s alleged Golden State Killer set to plead guilty
Joseph James DeAngelo Jr., a former police officer, is expected to admit to up to 62 sexual assaults between 1970 and 1980.
Posted inSports
Nick Sweet wins PASS race at Oxford Plains
The Vermont driver earns second career OPS win, and Wayne Helliwell Jr. emerges victorious following late-race drama in the ACT 150.
Posted inTimes Record
BIW gets $132 million contract adjustment from government as strike over union contract wages on
The contract modification will fund improvements at shipyard and to the performance of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the main type of ship BIW builds for the Navy.
Posted inNation & World
Trump denies being briefed about reported bounties on U.S. troops
American intelligence officials concluded months ago that Russian officials offered rewards for successful attacks on American service members last year.
Posted inNation & World
Confirmed virus cases hit 10 million as Poland, France vote
The U.S. handling of the outbreak has drawn concern from abroad, and the EU seems almost certain to bar Americans from traveling to the bloc in the short term.